A person concealed inside the idol of Deity Dipankar Buddha dances while parading around the ancient city to receive prayers offered by devotees during the Pancha Dan festival. The festival's major highlights are giving away five elements, also known as five summer gifts including wheat grains, rice grains, salt, money, and fruit for prayers, wishing good health and prosperity. The Buddhists observe Pancha Dan by displaying gigantic antique statues of Deity Dipankar Buddha and devotees worshipping them across the historic city.

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