Festivals in Ladakh

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.

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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