Question
Download Solution PDFThe Hemis Festival has an influence of which religion?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe 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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