Celebrated in the famous Lamayuru Monastery, Yuru Kabgyat is one of the major festivals to see in Ladakh. This two-day festival is held in the month of June/July and is attended by a large number of Buddhist devotees not only from India but by Buddhist monks from China, Japan, Korea, and Bhutan as well.
The religious festival is dedicated to Yama, the god of death and Guru Padmasambhav, considered the second Buddha and a protector of the creatures and stallions. The major attraction of Yuru Kabgyat is the traditional Cham Dance that is performed on the beats of drums, cymbals, and tunes of long traditional pipes.
Being enacted at the pristine locations of Leh and Ladakh, the dance drama is the highlight of Yuru Kabgyat. Travellers visiting Ladakh can have the excellent opportunity to learn about the religion of Buddhism. The festival also offers wonderful opportunity to understand about the teachings of the Buddha that, adding more fame to the occasion.
