02 Dec, 2023
Hemis is one of the most popular and significant festivals in Ladakh.Celebrated at Hemis Monastery, it commemorates the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava, the founder of Tibetan Buddhism.
Losar is the Ladakhi New Year festival, celebrated with much enthusiasm.It usually falls in December or January, and festivities include prayers, music, dance, and religious rituals.
This festival is celebrated along the banks of the Indus River in Leh.It aims to promote cultural and communal harmony, and people from different parts of the country participate in various cultural programs and rituals.
Ladakh Festival is an annual event that showcases the rich cultural heritage of the region.It includes traditional music and dance performances, archery competitions, and a grand parade featuring vibrant traditional Ladakhi attire.
Yuru Kabgyat is celebrated in the Lamayuru Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh.It involves sacred mask dances by the monks, prayers, and rituals to mark the victory of good over evil.