Takthok stands for ‘Rock roofed cave’ and its sacred presence is found in the locality of a village near Chemrey. It is interesting to note that it lies between Leh and Pangong Lake. It is noted that Takthok Festival is celebrated at a cave of the Takthok monastery. This festival includes in the top shelf among the major festivals of Ladakh. The festival carry heaps of ritual performances combined with a lot of tourist and local stamina.
It is earmarked on the 10th day of the 5th and 10th month of the Tibetan Calendar as the birth anniversary of Padmasambhava, the founder of Tibetan Buddhism. This festival displays immense zeal and energy and takes place in the month of May. Takthok festival is being unfolded in the monastery located at Takthok. The prayers are being offered in the early morning hours.
The most important events of the monastery include dances of lamas, the mask dance and the religious offerings. The festival also comprises of cultural programs that keeps on knocking the day and wraps up with a feast. You can part take in this festival by wearing ethnic attires and encourage yourself to know more on this riveting term ‘Ladakh’. This festival is a blend of joy and blessing together displayed in few precious days.
