17th Kathina Festival Begins in Baghaichhari
The 17th Danottam Kathina Civara Donation Festival 2026 has been held at Khedarmara Meditation Centre in Baghaichhari upazila, Rangamati, in a religiously solemn and festive atmosphere.
The two-day religious event formally began the day before yesterday and concluded yesterday with the offering of the Kathina Civara.
On the occasion, Mr Biltu Chakma, president of the monastery management committee and a member of the Rangamati Hill District Council, inspected the overall situation at Khedarmara Meditation Centre and the preparations for the event. During the inspection, he observed the progress of the festival and various aspects of the arrangements. He also exchanged greetings with the donors (dayak-dayikas) present and enquired about the festival as a whole.
Biltu Chakma called on those concerned to carry out all the festival’s rites smoothly and well, while maintaining tradition and religious solemnity.
