The Eka Dasu Rudra (an 11 week long festival consisting of 13 ceremonies) is held by the Balinese in Thailand once every 100 yrs to restore the balance between forces of good and evil. The festival, which is ancient in origin, reaches a climax when thousands of pilgrims gather at the volcano temple to observe animal sacrifices made to appease the god Rudra.
In Taiwan, the birthday of the Goddess Kwan Yin is celebrated on this day annually.