Hemis
Festival is held at Hemis gompa established at the top of a hill in Thiksey
village of Leh in Ladakh, India. According to Tibetan and Buddhist Legends it
is stated that Hemis Festival had its origins from 8th Century.
Lord
Padmasambhava regarded as Guru Rimpoche had introduced Tantric Buddhism in the
Himalayan Kingdom. Combining the teachings of Buddhism with Tibetan culture a
new way was established where life was weaved with prayers, austere life and a
higher calling.
The masked dance represents victory of good over evil. The participants of dance dressed in colorful costumes and masks. Every mask has its own place in Tibetan and Buddhist legends and designed as humble, divine faces, animals, skeletons and numerous frightful figurines.
Take amusement of delicious foods of Himalayan Kingdom and scenic handicrafts of region are superb. Many numbers of adventure seekers, photographers and travelers are came here. The monastery houses over 500 Lamas & monks. You can see dance, music, prayers, masked performances and a medley of colors. This festival will be unique as the special ceremony which happens once in 12 years, the unfurling of the largest Thangkha is scheduled during the occasion.
A key attraction of festival is unique masked dance performed by Lamas. The Lamas gather around the central flagpole located in courtyard of monastery where singing and dance performances along with plays take place. This festival is organized in the monastery, which is 300-year-old and also is Ladakh's richest monastery. Take amusement of sound of various musical instruments like drums, long horns and cymbals along with dance performances.
Explore Hemis festival held in Ladakh, a region in Jammu and Kashmir with Buddhist Tour, a pilgrimage tour operator in India. Ladkah is referred as land of high passes.
