Festivals in Ladakh
Perhaps there is no better time
to tour Leh Ladakh India then during the festive season. Ladakh comes alive
during festivals, when people from different corners of Ladakh converge
at one place to celebrate and enjoy the festive spirit. Festivals in Ladakh
are in fact the best way to get a feel of the Ladakhi culture. There are
a number of festivals that take place in Leh Ladakh India. Leh Ladakh India
provides information on some of the important festivals in Leh Ladakh India.
Hemis Festival
June-July
One of the most important
festivals in Ladakh, Hemis is a two-day festival that takes place at Hemis
Monastery. Celebrated to commemorate the birth of Guru Padmasambhava, who
is believed to have saved the local people from the wrath of demons. The
festival is the best time to shop various handicraft items. As people from
different corners of Ladakh set their stalls to sell handicraft items and
other wares. The festival takes place in June-July. Every 12 years a huge
thangka (a religious icon painted on cloth) is displayed.
Ladakh Festival
Early September
Celebrated during September,
Ladakh Festival is another major festival in Ladakh. The festival is organized
by the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism and showcase Ladakhi culture. It is the
best time to enjoy the cultural extravaganza. Folk dance and music are
some of the highlights of the festival. You can also enjoy polo and archery
competitions during the festival.
Losar Festival
29th January 2006
Losar is celebrated during
the winter months. The festival takes place in the eleventh month of the
Buddhist year, which is can occur in November, December or January in different
years. The festival has its origin in the 15th century. Buddhists make
offering to Gods during this festival.
Other Festivals
There are a number of other
festivals that take place in Ladakh. Some of the festivals that are held
in Ladakh include Lamayuru, which takes place in July. Phiyang takes place
in July-August, after 10 days of Phiyang, another festival Tak-thok is
held. The special feature of Phiyang festival is the exhibition of thangka,
which is done every year unlike the Hemis, where thangka is exhibited once
in 12 years.
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