Hemis Tsechu Festival 2024 Commences in Ladakh
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Hemis Tsechu, or Hemis Festival, is celebrated annually in Ladakh.
An Overview of the News
Hemis festival is celebrated annually in Ladakh on the 10th day of the Tse-Chu lunar month in the Tibetan calendar, commemorating the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava.
Purpose: The festival commemorates the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava, a revered Indian Buddhist mystic and the founder of Tibetan Buddhism.
Key Highlights of Hemis Festival 2024:
Dates: Observed from June 16 to 17, 2024.
Main Events: Central to the festival are mystic mask dances (Chams) and sacred plays performed by lamas.
Mask Dances: Include elaborate performances such as the 13 Black Hat dancers, the Sixteen Brass mask dance, and representations of the eight manifestations of Guru Padmasambhava.
Historical Significance:
Origin: Founded in the 17th century by Galras Rinpoche, the son of the King of Ladakh, Deskong Namgyal.
Cultural Importance: The festival has been a cultural fixture, maintaining its traditions and rituals for centuries.
Conclusion of the Festival:
Final Rituals: The festival concludes with monks gathering to worship Gyalpo Pehar (Dharmapala), the protector deity of Hemis Monastery.
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