The Hemis Festival has an influence of which religion? 

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  1. Jainism 
  2. Islam
  3. Buddhism 
  4. Hinduism 

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Option 3 : Buddhism 
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The correct answer is Buddhism.

Key Points

  • Hemis Festival:-
    • The Hemis Festival is a traditional religious festival celebrated in Ladakh, a region in northern India.
    • This festival has a significant influence from Tibetan Buddhism.
    • It is dedicated to Lord Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, who is considered the founder of Tibetan Buddhism in Tibet.
    • The Hemis Monastery, where the festival takes place, is one of the most important and largest monasteries in Ladakh and holds great significance in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
    • The festival usually includes colorful masked dances, rituals, and other cultural performances that are deeply rooted in the Buddhist religious beliefs and practices.

Additional Information

  •  List of some important festivals in Jainism:-
    • Mahavir Jayanti
    • Paryushana Parva (Das Lakshana Parva)
    • Diwali (Jain Diwali)
    • Samvatsari or Kshamavani Parva
    • Navapad Oli (Ayambil Oli)
    • Gyan Panchami
    • Mauni Ekadashi
    • Akshaya Tritiya
  •  List of some important festivals in Islam:-
    • Eid al-Fitr
    • Eid al-Adha
    • Mawlid al-Nabi
    • Ashura
    • Lailat al-Qadr
    • Islamic New Year (Hijri New Year)
  •  List of some important festivals in Hinduism:-
    • Diwali
    • Holi
    • Navaratri
    • Durga Puja
    • Ganesh Chaturthi
    • Janmashtami
    • Raksha Bandhan
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