Hemis Festival,
Ladakh
The courtyard of
Hemis- the biggest Buddhist monastery in Ladakh, is the stage of the
famous Hemis Festival, that celebrates the birth anniversary of Guru
Padmasambhava. Splendid masked dances are performed to the
accompaniment of cymbals, drums and long horns. A colourful fair,
displaying some beautiful handicrafts, is the special highlight of
the festival.
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