Buddhist monks during the Yuru Kabgyat Buddhist Festival, North India 15 Jul 2016

Posted on 15 Jul 2016
Buddhist monks during the Yuru Kabgyat Buddhist Festival at Lamayuru Gompa, Ladakh, North India
Buddhist monks during the Yuru Kabgyat Buddhist Festival at Lamayuru Gompa, Ladakh, North India
Buddhist monks during the Yuru Kabgyat Buddhist Festival at Lamayuru Gompa, Ladakh, North India

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The Yuru Kabgyat is a two-day Buddhist festival, which is held annually in Ladakh, North India. Buddhists come from countries such as China, Japan, Tibet and Korea to attend.

The festival is celebrated with tremendous zeal and enthusiasm. Predominantly a dance drama, circular dances are performed with vigour. The beat to the dance is provided by cymbals, long pipes and drum beats. 

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