Hemis Monastery, located in Hemis, Ladakh, India, is one of the most famous and wealthiest monasteries in the region. Founded in 1630 by the first incarnation of Stagsang Raspa Nawang Gyatso, it belongs to the Drukpa Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. The monastery is renowned for its annual Hemis Festival, held in June or July, which celebrates the birth of Guru Padmasambhava, the founder of Tibetan Buddhism. The festival features colorful masked dances, traditional music, and elaborate thangka displays.
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