Puja Ceremony and Its Significance

The video describes a Puja ceremony, marking the start of an expedition. The ceremony involves prayers by a Llama, burning juniper, and blessing expedition members. Team members bring items to be blessed, and the ceremony is held on an auspicious day determined by the Tibetan calendar. The event includes traditional practices like throwing rice and ends with a celebration. The ceremony is both a spiritual safeguard and a symbolic gesture before climbing a sacred mountain.

What is the primary purpose of the Puja ceremony at the start of the expedition?

• To practice climbing techniques

• To receive blessings for a safe climb

• To distribute climbing gear

• To celebrate the end of the expedition

What is the role of the Llama during the Puja ceremony?

• To organize the expedition logistics

• To perform prayers and blessings

• To lead the climbing team

• To cook meals for the team

What do team members typically bring to the Puja ceremony to be blessed?

• Photographs of family

• Climbing gear like crampons and helmets

• Maps and compasses

• Food and water

How do the Sherpa team decide on the day for the Puja ceremony?

• By consulting the Tibetan calendar for an auspicious day

• By checking the weather forecast

• By choosing a random day

• By asking the expedition leader

What is the significance of the prayer flags during the ceremony?

• They are used to mark the campsite

• They are a signal for the start of the climb

• They send prayers to the Gods

• They are a decoration for the ceremony

Why is it important for the ceremony to follow a specific sequence?

• To avoid confusion among team members

• To keep the ceremony short

• To maintain tradition and respect the sacredness

• To ensure everyone is present

What is the mood at the end of the Puja ceremony?

• Solemn and reflective

• Indifferent and casual

• Tense and anxious

• Joyful and celebratory

What activity is involved in the celebration part of the ceremony?

• Singing songs

• Throwing rice

• Dancing around a fire

• Lighting candles