History reveals that Dumchi was once celebrated at Tagshintok, Dongda, Namdingma, Sete and Shartungnga monasteries. With the passage of time it was discontinued.
The celebration of Dumchi festival began in Kyilhor Dingma in 1971 and in Samten-Chholing monastery in 1988.
At Panchthar Akhezong monastery and Techermo monasteries, this festival was started only recently. However, beginning from 1992, the tantric dance of Guru Tsengyae (the eight different aspects of Guru Padmasambhava) is performed annually.
In India, Dumchi is celebrated at Zangdokpalri monastery in Kalimpong in the district of Darjeeling. The festival originated in the 16th century. It involves dispelling all obstacles and misfortunes in the life of all sentient beings, human beings in particular. Its primary objective is to subdue all the evil spirits that harm sentient beings and that impede the spread of Dharma.
