Festivals and Fairs

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Festivals and fairs in the month of June


Hemis - Ladakh
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It is celebrated at Hemis, the biggest Buddhist monastery in Ladakh to mark 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 a special highlight of the festival.
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