Current Affairs - Festivity - Discussion

The Hemis Festival is celebrated every year in Ladakh at the historic Hemis Monastery in the Leh district. Dedicated to Guru Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche or the Second Buddha, the festival commemorates his birth anniversary and his contribution to spreading Buddhism in the Himalayan region. The two-day celebration features the famous Cham masked dance, traditional Tibetan music, sacred rituals, prayers, and cultural performances. It is one of India's largest Buddhist festivals and attracts thousands of devotees and tourists, helping preserve Ladakh's rich cultural heritage while promoting tourism and spiritual awareness.