The fairs and festivals in India at every state in India are celebrated with equal gusto. The fairs and festivals in India not only hold importance among the local inhabitants, but also attract tourists from all the corners of the globe. Plan your journey to India during such celebrations and glimpse the colorful and happening fairs and festivals in Jammu and Kashmir.
One of the most important festivals, Hemis Festival, Leh-Ladakh is a two-day festival that takes place at Hemis Monastery. This monastery is popular for holding the major annual festival every summer.
Features:
The major features of Hemis Festival, Leh-Ladakh include:
It is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Guru Padmasambhava, who is believed to have saved the local people from the wrath of demons.
A colorful fair is the special highlight of the festival.
The colorful two day festival falls on the 10th day (Tse-Chu) of the Tibetan lunar month.
The so-called 'devil dances' constitute an important element in the social entertainment of the Ladakhis.
The festival is the best time to shop various handicraft items.
It also acquires the largest Thangkha (richly embroidered with pearls and semi-precious stones) in Ladakh, which is displayed, once in 12 years.
People from different corners of Ladakh set their stalls to sell handicraft items and other wares.
The local people are dressed up in their finest traditional attire for the occasion.
Spectacular masked dances and sacred plays are performed to the accompaniment of cymbals, drums & long horns.
Season:
The colorful festival falls of Hemis Festival, Leh-Ladakh is celebrated during the month of June-July.
How to Reach Kashmir
By Air: Indian Airlines operate regular daily flights to Srinagar from Delhi, Mumbai and Jammu.
By Rail:The nearest railhead for Srinagar is Jammu Tawi (305 kms) where trains arrive from all the major cities.
It is best to visit Jammu and Kashmir during the Hemis Festival, Leh-Ladakh.
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