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Source: The post is based on the article “100 delegates visit monasteries in Ladakh for pre-G20 meeting” published in TOI on 27th April 2023
What is the News?
More than 100 delegates from 30 countries as part of the pre-G20 meeting have visited the Hemis and Thiksey monasteries.
What is Hemis Monastery?
Hemis Monastery is a Buddhist monastery located in Ladakh. It is situated on the western banks of the Indus River.
It belongs to the Red Hat Sect or Drukpa lineage of Buddhism.
The monastery is famous for its 2-day religious ceremony known as the Hemis Festival.
What is Thiksey Monastery?
The Thiksey monastery is located in Thiksey at Ladakh. The monastery is affiliated with the Gelugpa sect or Yellow Hat sect of Tibetan Buddhism
The monastery is notable for its resemblance to the Potala palace in Lhasa, Tibet and its annual Gustor Festival
The Maitreya Temple is one of the most popular attractions in the monastery. The temple houses a tall statue of Maitreya Buddha (future Buddha).
