Solid Cheebar Danotsav is celebrated at Benuban Uttamanand Dharmavan in Betbuniya, Kaukhali, Rangamati.
One of the biggest religious events of the Buddhist community, Tishak Cheebar Danotsav, was held with religious solemnity at Benuvan Uttamananda Dharmavan Buddhist Vihar located in Betbunia of Kaukhali Upazila of Rangamati District. Paschim Sonaichari Buddh presided over the Tash Chibar donation ceremony and reception held at the Vihar premises on Tuesday afternoon.Bihar Principal Bhadanta Naindabasa Mahathero.
Deputy Director of Local Government Affairs of Rangamati District Administration Md. Mobarak Hossain was the chief guest on the occasion. Nirmal Barua Milon, Central President of Chittagong Hill Tracts Barua Organization was present as the guest of honour. Rangamati District General Secretary of Biplabli Workers Party Zui Chakma and Kaukhali Upazila BNP Vice President Paiching Mong Marma were special guests.
hard shellBhadanta Ratnapriya Mahathero, principal of Ghazalia Jotivan Buddhist Vihara, was the chief celebrant at the festival and Bhadanta Sadhanananda Mahathero, principal of Silchari Aranya Bhavna Kuthira, was the special celebrant. Expatriate Ripon Barua gave the welcome speech and Jiban Barua, general secretary of the Bihar Management Committee, gave the opening speech.
Earlier in the morning, Ashtapariskar, Sanghadan and Saddharma Sabha were held. Betagi was the main guideBhadanta Iddipinya Mahathero, Principal of Sarvajanin Ratnakur Vihar.
Engineer Pawan Barua Nishan, the accomplished son of the area, was felicitated on the occasion. The participation of Buddhist men and women in the event was remarkable.
During the discussion, the chief guest Md. Mubarak Hossain said,
"One who loves living beings, that one serves God. Killing living beings is a great sin. Love of creation and devotion to the Creator is the true religion of man.If we follow the path of love, respect and peace, society, country and the world will benefit.”
Later, the chief guest, special guests and devotees donated chibars to the Bhikshu Sangha. At this time, the whole Vihar premises became resounding with the sound of 'Sadhu, Sadhu, Sadhu'.