Ladakh Literature Festival – 2019

Ladakh administration had organised a three days Ladakh Literature festival from 29 to 31 October 2019. This was
the first-ever Ladakh Literature festival aims to celebrate the uniqueness of the region in the fields of Literature, Art
and Culture after transformation of Ladakh from a division to Union Territory (UT). There were screenings of
Ladakhi films, discussions on Heritage and presentations on History and Archaeology of Ladakh. Children, youth
and women participated in the Festival in several competitions and events like Calligraphy, Culinary art etc. Along
with local artists, literary personalities, historians, musicians and IAS officers who turned authors like Parvez
Dewan, Anil Swarup and Dr MK Ranjith Singh also participated in the festival. The Festival will now be held
annually.

Losar: Welcoming The New Year

Losar is one of the biggest festivals in Ladakh which has its origins in the 7th century, and marks
the arrival of a New Year in Tibetan Buddhism. It is celebrated for 15 days at a stretch, during
which ancestors, gods & animals are fed. Changkol, or Tibetan Beer, is consumed by the people
during this time. Locals organize procession of fire, the Metho during which slogans are chanted
to chase away evil spirits and hungry ghost. A staged fight between the forces of good & evil
along with the Ibex Deer Dances are the highlights of the festival.

 Where is it celebrated? - All over Ladakh

 When is it celebrated? - It is celebrated between February-March.
 Duration - 15 days
 Losar 2019 date: 30th December
 Losar: Welcoming The New Year
 Sindhu Darshan: Celebrating The Existence Of Indus
 Hemis Tsechu: A Cultural Extravaganza
 Ladakh Festival: Harvest Symbolizes Prosperity
 Sindhu Darshan: Celebrating the Existence of Indus

The festival of Sindu Darshan, started in 1997, is held to pay respect to River Indus, as it is a
symbol of civilization in the region. It is marked by Buddhist prayers by senior Lamas and several
cultural programs by famous artists.

The festival is also held to pay respect to our soldiers who put their lives in danger everyday to
ensure our safety and security.

 Where is it celebrated? - on the banks of the River Sindu at Shey Manila.

 When is it celebrated? - June
 Duration - 3 days
 Sindhu Darshan 2020 dates: 12th June – 14th June
Hemis Tsechu: A Cultural Extravaganza
One of the most popular monastic festivals of Ladakh, Hemis festival  is organized for
the commemoration of the birth of Guru Padmasambhava ( an 8th-century Indian Buddhist
master), the founder of Tantric Buddhism in Tibet. The monks get dressed in vibrant
brocade robes and wear colorful facial masks for performing a sacred dance drama of his
life and its mission.
This 3-day festival is organized particularly in the monkey year festival that arrives in a
cycle of 12 years. At the time of the festival, the 4-storeyed thangka of Guru Padma
Sambhava is slung in the courtyard along with other precious thangkas are out on display.
Where: Hemis monastery

When: July

Hemis Tsechu 2020 date: 30th June – 1st July

 Ladakh Festival: Harvest Symbolizes Prosperity
Ladakh festival is one of the most popular festivals in Ladakh that showcases the cultural
diversity of various regions. Performers come from all parts of Ladakh and celebrate with
utmost joy and opulence. Displaying a wide array of dance programs, traditional music
performances, and colorful robes all around, Ladakh festival makes for one of the must-
attend festivals of Ladakh.

Spanning over a duration of almost two weeks, the festival comes to an end at the polo
ground in Leh. During this time, the religious procession crosses over from one monastery
to the other, as people dance and celebrate the harvest season.

 Where is it celebrated? - across Leh

 When is it celebrated? - September
 Duration - 15 days
 Ladakh festival 2019 date: 25th September – 28th September
 Losar: Welcoming The New Year
Losar is one of the biggest festivals in Ladakh which has its origins in the 7th century, and marks the
arrival of a New Year in Tibetan Buddhism. It is celebrated for 15 days at a stretch, during which
ancestors, gods & animals are fed. Changkol, or Tibetan Beer, is consumed by the people during this
time. Locals organize procession of fire, the Metho during which slogans are chanted to chase away evil
spirits and hungry ghost. A staged fight between the forces of good & evil along with the Ibex Deer
Dances are the highlights of the festival.

 Where is it celebrated? - All over Ladakh

 When is it celebrated? - It is celebrated between February and March .

Sindhu Darshan: Celebrating the Existence of Indus

The festival of Sindu Darshan, started in 1997, is held to pay respect to River Indus, as it is a symbol of
civilization in the region. It is marked by Buddhist prayers by senior Lamas and several cultural programs
by famous artists. The festival is also held to pay respect to our soldiers who put their lives in danger
every day to ensure our safety and security.

 Where is it celebrated? - on the banks of the River Sindu at Shey Manila.

 When is it celebrated? – June for 3 days
 Sindhu Darshan 2020 dates: 12th June – 14th June
 Hemis Tsechu: A Cultural Extravaganza
One of the most popular monastic festivals of Ladakh, Hemis festival is organized for the
commemoration of the birth of Guru Padmasambhava, the founder of Tantric Buddhism in
Tibet. The monks get dressed in vibrant brocade robes and wear colourful facial masks for
performing a sacred dance drama of his life and its mission. At the time of the festival, the 4-
storeyed thangka of Guru Padma- sambhava is slung in the courtyard along with other precious
thangkas are out on display.
Where: Hemis monastery
When: July
Hemis Tsechu 2020 date: 30th June – 1st July

Ladakh Festival: Harvest Symbolizes Prosperity

Ladakh festival is one of the most popular festivals in Ladakh that showcases the cultural diversity of
various regions. Performers come from all parts of Ladakh and celebrate with utmost joy and
opulence. Displaying a wide array of dance programs, traditional music performances, and colourful
robes all around, Ladakh festival makes for one of the must-attend festivals of Ladakh. During this
time, the religious procession crosses over from one monastery to the other, as people dance and
celebrate the harvest season.

 Where is it celebrated? – across Leh

 When is it celebrated? – September for 15 days
 Ladakh festival 2019 date: 25th September – 28th September

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