KATHINA signifies the traditional end of the Vassa (Rainy) Season pertaining to the Buddha’s own home
ground in Northern India. A Vihara may perform this ceremony only once in any particular year. Kathina
is an auspicious event giving devotees the rare opportunity of offering a Kathina Robe to the Sangha who
have observed the Rainy Retreat (Vassa) at this Vihara. The occasion also gives an opportunity for
practising Dana (generosity) in providing useful requisites to the monks and to the Vihara in general. The
ceremony commemorating this event will be celebrated at the Vihara on Sunday, 02
nd November 2014.
