Events

The Monastic Sangha of Kalmykia will conduct the Yangdrub ritual aimed at attracting good fortune, well-being, and wealth. Two sessions: 09:00-11:30 and 13:00-15:00. Wealth vessels for consecration may be submitted 30 September through 2 October, 09:00-17:00 in office 317. Consecrated vessels will be returned 4-6 October, 10:00-17:00. All believers are invited.

Source: https://riakalm.ru/news/religion/52990-v-tsentralnom-khurule-kalmykii-projdut-ezhegodnye-tantricheskie-ritualy-2

Phoenix Studio at Kalmyk Heritage Center presents Kalmyk dance at the NY International Dance Festival on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The festival, founded by Artistic Director Brigid Le Minez, features character, folk, social, and national dances from cultures around the world and is a member of Le Conseil International de la Danse-UNESCO. The program includes Kalmyk, Buryat, Sakha, Kazakh, Georgian, Armenian, Ukrainian, Polish, Italian, Spanish, Irish, Japanese-inspired, Indian, and Middle Eastern traditions, along with ensembles such as Baikal Center Ensemble and Sakha Yakut Ensemble Sundaara. The event is appropriate for all ages.

Source: https://www.kalmykheritagecenter.com/news/kalmyk-dance-takes-the-stage-at-the-2026-ny-international-dance-festival

The Monastic Sangha of Kalmykia closes the annual autumn tantric cycle with Tangrak Kangso, the ritual of gratitude to the protectors of the Teaching, on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The Golden Abode schedule lists two sessions, 09:00-11:30 and 13:00-15:00 Moscow time (MSK). Prayers are offered to Yamantaka, Mahakala, Kalarupa, Palden Lhamo, and Damchen for protection of the temples and people of Kalmykia. All believers are invited. This is a separate gathering from ETNORAN, which is also in Elista the same day. Source: https://khurul.ru/schedule/upcoming

On 4 October 2026 Elista hosts ETNORAN, the closing stage of the all-Russian series of national runs organized by the All-Russian Athletics Federation. The start area is Victory Square, with courses through central streets. Distances include a 21.1 km half marathon (age 18+), 10 km (16+), 5 km (14+), a 1 km run in national costume (age 10+), and shorter children's races. RIA Kalmykia reports a cultural program of music and dance, national food, workshops, exhibitions, and a themed photo area. A start clock was not published.

Source: https://riakalm.ru/publishing/sport08/52826-beg-natsionalnye-kostyumy-i-kultura-v-eliste-projdet-etnoran

Students and teachers of the College of Arts named after P.O. Chonkushov present the festive concert Harmony of Hearts. Music. Teacher. Creativity on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 16:30 in the Great Concert Hall in Elista. The program is classical and folk music performed live, offered as a tribute to teachers. The listing does not print a timezone label; Elista observes Moscow time (MSK). Source: https://www.kalmykiatour.com/2026/koncert-sozvuchie-serdec-muzyka-uchitel-tvorchestvo/

Elista hosts the Festival of National Orchestras of Russia from October 23 through November 3, 2026, opening the 38th season of the National Orchestra of Kalmykia. The October 23 concert is a joint program with the Metelitsa State Orchestra of Russian Folk Instruments from Saint Petersburg. Later dated concerts on the same stage are October 30 with the Bulat Gazdanov National State Orchestra of Folk Instruments of North Ossetia-Alania from Vladikavkaz, and November 3 with the National Orchestra of Folk Instruments of the Republic of Bashkortostan from Ufa. A start time was not published. Venue address on the ticket page is 5 Pushkin Street. The festival is dedicated to the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia. Source: https://www.kalmykiatour.com/2026/festival-nacionalnyh-orkestrov-rossii-2026/

Honored Artist of the Republic of Kalmykia Vasily Vasilyevich Mudzhikov holds a creative evening on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 18:00 at the Russian Drama and Comedy Theater of the Republic of Kalmykia in Elista. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Kalmykia announced the evening. Tickets are listed at 500 rubles. The page does not print a timezone label; Elista observes Moscow time (MSK). Source: https://www.kalmykiatour.com/2026/tvorcheskij-vecher-vasiliya-mudzhikova/

Second dated concert of the Festival of National Orchestras of Russia. On Friday, October 30, 2026, the National Orchestra of Kalmykia shares the stage with the Bulat Gazdanov National State Orchestra of Folk Instruments of North Ossetia-Alania from Vladikavkaz. A start time was not published. Venue is the Kalmyk State Philharmonic named after A.N. Mandzhiev, 5 Pushkin Street, Elista. Source: https://www.kalmykiatour.com/2026/festival-nacionalnyh-orkestrov-rossii-2026/

Lhabab Duchen commemorates Shakyamuni Buddha's descent from Tushita Heaven to earth. In Kalmykia this day is observed with temple prayers and offerings. The 2026 date is listed as 1 November on the Kalmyk holiday calendar. Confirm prayer times with your local khurul; Howell, NJ and Philadelphia temples often hold services on the same lunar day.

Source: https://www.kalmykiatour.com/prazdniki/nishozhdenie-buddy-s-neba-tushita-na-zemlyu

Closing dated concert of the Festival of National Orchestras of Russia. On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the National Orchestra of Kalmykia shares the stage with the National Orchestra of Folk Instruments of the Republic of Bashkortostan from Ufa. A start time was not published. Venue is the Kalmyk State Philharmonic named after A.N. Mandzhiev, 5 Pushkin Street, Elista. Source: https://www.kalmykiatour.com/2026/festival-nacionalnyh-orkestrov-rossii-2026/

The Mahayana Sutra and Tantra Center of New Jersey hosts Gyume Khensur Lobsang Pendha Rinpoche (Sera Mey) for a two-day Green Tara teaching and Permission Blessing (Jenang) at Rashi Gempil Ling, the first Kalmyk Buddhist temple in the USA. Sessions run Saturday November 22 and Sunday November 23, 2026: mornings expected to begin at 10:00 AM and afternoons at 2:00 PM. The Saturday morning session includes the Green Tara Jenang. Remaining sessions focus on oral commentary on the Twenty-One Taras verses and an oral transmission of a brief sadhana. Vegetarian lunch is provided both days after the morning session. Attendees should observe vegetarian diet for the two days. Registration is not required but RSVP is requested for meal planning. All with faith in the Three Jewels are welcome.

Source: https://www.rashigempilling.com/

The Kalmyk American Culture and Arts Foundation invites the community to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Kalmyks in the United States on Saturday, November 28, 2026. Valet opens at 4:30 PM and the evening ends at 11:00 PM at The Ashi Hotel in New Jersey. More details to come. Follow @75thkalmykusa on Instagram for updates. The event continues the anniversary year that has included Tsagaan Sar and Naadam gatherings. The souvenir journal for the gala has a submission deadline of October 15, 2026.

Source: https://www.kalmykheritagecenter.com/news/75th-anniversary-gala

Annual life-extending rituals (Nasn utdullhgn) at the Central Khurul in Elista are listed for 1-13 December 2026, ahead of Zul. These pujas are traditionally held before the Kalmyk winter new year. Check khurul.ru or the temple notice board for the daily schedule.

Source: https://www.kalmykiatour.com/prazdniki/kalmyckij-novyj-god-zul

Zul, the Kalmyk festival of a thousand butter lamps and the traditional winter new-year / birthday-of-the-people observance, falls on 3 December 2026 (Sunday) according to the lunar calendar used at the Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni. It is a national holiday of the Republic of Kalmykia. The KalmykiaTour Zul page states that the festive prayer service begins at 09:00. Life-extending rituals are held at the same khurul from 1 to 13 December.

Source: https://www.kalmykiatour.com/prazdniki/kalmyckij-novyj-god-zul/