Festivals
in Ladakh - 2008
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. |
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July 12 - 13 Hemis Festival
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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. |
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September - Ladakh Festival
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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. |
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December - Losar Festival
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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. |
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