Buddhist chorten. Lingshed Monastery.
The dominant religion of Ladakh is Buddhism, especially in the central and eastern areas. The Chortens on the way makes Ladhak a holy place with eternity of peace. Ladhak, India.
At the heart of Zanskaris culture is Tibetan Buddhism, though local superstitions have been added to the traditional canon of beliefs.
Zanskar, India.
Monks performing puja at Kharsa Monastery.
Zanskar India
Ladakh has many historic monasteries called Gompas, where Buddhist monks and nuns live, study and practice their religion. The monasteries of Ladakh are situated in scenic locations, on hills and mountains and have rich collections of Buddhist Thangka paintings, art and artifacts. Many of the monasteries are open to tourists who can admire the architecture and art collections in these Gompas.
Ladakh, India.
Young Tibetan Buddhist monks seated for daily prayers at a Monastery in Ladakh, India.
Young monks of Lingshed Monastery.
Lingshed, Ladakh, India.
Young monks rotate prayer wheel as they ascend stairway of Lingshed Monastery. Ladhak, India.
Masked dancers. Matho Monastery.
A ritual dance performed by monks wearing grotesque masks, it ends with the symbolic destruction of evil. Ladakh, India.
Buddhist Cham dancers perform at the annual festival in Matho Monastery. A ritual dance performed by monks wearing grotesque masks, it ends with the symbolic destruction of evil. Ladakh, India.
Buddhist chorten. Lingshed Monastery.
The dominant religion of Ladakh is Buddhism, especially in the central and eastern areas. The Chortens on the way makes Ladhak a holy place with eternity of peace. Ladhak, India.
Buddhist chorten. Lingshed Monastery.
The dominant religion of Ladakh is Buddhism, especially in the central and eastern areas. The Chortens on the way makes Ladhak a holy place with eternity of peace. Ladhak, India.
Buddhist chorten. Lingshed Monastery.
The dominant religion of Ladakh is Buddhism, especially in the central and eastern areas. The Chortens on the way makes Ladhak a holy place with eternity of peace. Ladhak, India.
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