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Hemis Festival
(Leh, 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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