# Event Details - **Event Name**: Magha Puja Day - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 03 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Magha Puja Day Buddhists consider Magha Puja a sacred day because of four extraordinary events that coincidentally took place on the same day. These four events are known as the “Fourfold Assembly” (Cāturaṅga-sannipāta). It was like the first formal orientation for spreading Buddhism and is remembered as a miraculous gathering of only fully enlightened disciples. It was the first meeting held to establish a unified direction for the propagation of the Buddha’s teachings. The Four Miraculous Events of Magha Puja It was the full moon day of the third lunar month (Magha month). 1,250 monks assembled spontaneously without prior appointment. All 1,250 monks were Arahants (fully enlightened ones) who had attained the six higher knowledges; none were ordinary monks or disciples at lower stages of enlightenment. All had been ordained directly by the Buddha through the Ehi Bhikkhu ordination (“Come, monk”). Who Attended the Assembly? The 1,250 Arahants were divided into two groups: Group 1: The former fire-worshipping ascetics led by Venerable Uruvela Kassapa, totaling 1,000 monks. Group 2: The disciples of Sariputta and Moggallana, totaling 250 monks. This great assembly played a crucial role in establishing Buddhism firmly in the Kingdom of Magadha, which was then the largest and most prosperous region of ancient India. Since many religious sects competed for followers there, it was essential to organize and unify the Buddhist Sangha. When Venerable Sariputta attained arahantship, he became the chief general of the Dhamma, ready to help lead the mission of spreading the teachings. Seeing that the time was right, the Buddha convened the assembly and delivered the Ovada Patimokkha, the core principles for spreading Buddhism. The Essence of the Ovada Patimokkha The Ovada Patimokkha, delivered on Magha Puja Day, contains: 3 Principles 4 Ideals 6 Methods The 3 Principles To abstain from all evil (avoid the ten unwholesome actions of body, speech, and mind). To cultivate all good (practice the ten wholesome actions). To purify the mind (free it from the five hindrances): Sensual desire Ill will Sloth and torpor Restlessness and worry Doubt The Five Precepts help control these hindrances. The 4 Ideals Patience and endurance Non-violence Peacefulness in body, speech, and mind Nibbana — the ultimate cessation of suffering, attained through the Noble Eightfold Path The 6 Methods of Practice and Propagation Not slandering others Not harming others Observing monastic discipline Moderation in eating and using necessities Living in peaceful places suitable for meditation Cultivating a concentrated and purified mind Magha Puja: A Day of Love in Buddhism Magha Puja is also considered a Day of Love in Buddhism because it reflects the Buddha’s boundless compassion for humanity. For 45 years, the Buddha tirelessly taught the Dhamma so that beings could discover the path to inner peace and liberation. Present Observance Today, Magha Puja is a public holiday in Thailand. Buddhists observe the day by: Offering alms to monks Listening to Dhamma talks Practicing meditation Performing candlelight processions around temples Many temples also hold lantern-lighting ceremonies in the evening as an offering to the Buddha. In 2006, the Thai government declared Magha Puja as a National Gratitude Day, encouraging it to be observed as a day of pure love and moral reflection. On this sacred day, Buddhists around the world are encouraged to practice generosity, observe moral precepts, and cultivate meditation. By following the heart of the Buddha’s teaching — avoiding evil, doing good, and purifying the mind — one can experience the timeless compassion and wisdom of the Buddha and progress toward liberation. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kathmandu/magha-puja-day/200029700860739 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, meditation, performances, meetups, entertainment, holiday, candlelight-concerts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 17 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029700860739?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=kathmandu-events ## Event venue details - **city**: Kathmandu - **state**: BA - **country**: Nepal - **location**: Aksheswor Mahaabihaar - **lat**: 27.67785130557 - **long**: 85.31518270944 - **full address**: Aksheswor Mahaabihaar, Kathmandu, Nepal ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 2 - **organizer**: Nepalese Ordination Program (https://allevents.in/org/nepalese-ordination-program/27492231) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/1ea1cbecdb5c1bf496794cf64f15879eae6dc6784d52de983ebad27ea3ce3926-rimg-w1200-h720-dc1f265e-gmir?v=1772213652 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/51d5e1f01a47fd453d962f402d48a5a012e14b24e82af9e99aa45cf651b4d239-rimg-w300-h300-dc1f265f-gmir?v=1772213652 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Tue, 03 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Aksheswor Mahaabihaar, Kathmandu, Nepal - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Nepalese Ordination Program - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** health-wellness, meditation, performances, meetups, entertainment, holiday, candlelight-concerts - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Magha Puja Day ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Festival", "name": "Magha Puja Day", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/1ea1cbecdb5c1bf496794cf64f15879eae6dc6784d52de983ebad27ea3ce3926-rimg-w1200-h720-dc1f265e-gmir?v=1772213652", "startDate": "2026-03-03", "url": "https://allevents.in/kathmandu/magha-puja-day/200029700860739", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Aksheswor Mahaabihaar", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "name": "Aksheswor Mahaabihaar, Kathmandu, Nepal", "addressLocality": "Kathmandu", "addressRegion": "BA", "addressCountry": "NP" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "27.67785130557", "longitude": "85.31518270944" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Magha Puja Day\n\nBuddhists consider Magha Puja a sacred day because of four extraordinary events that coincidentally took place on the same day. 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