The annual festival of Matho/Mangtro Gompa Ladakh is celebrated on the 14th and 15th day of the first month of the Tibetan calendar. Besides this, there are two oracles which are known as Rongtsan are said to inhabit for a few hours in the body of two monks. These monks are considered the oracle vehicles for the next four years and one every year. These monks purify themselves by fasting and meditation to have suitable receptacles for receiving the oracles' spirits. It is held in Matho Monastery and it is a very colorful festival. The first two days mask dances are held. The masks that the priests wear reflect the faces of Gods and Goddesses. The festival is popular as after two months of isolated meditation, two oracles appear which come to the courtyard where the masked priests dance. It is celebrated on the 15th of the first month of the Tibetan calendar.
Activities:
It is held in Matho Monastery and it is a very colorful festival. The first two days mask dances are held. The masks that the priests wear reflect the faces of Gods and Goddesses. The festival is popular as after two months of isolated meditation, two oracles appear which come to the courtyard where the masked priests dance. It is celebrated on the 15th of the first month of the Tibetan calendar.
Organized By:
Mangtro Monastery Society
Thakzot
Matho
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How to reach:
The nearest airport is Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport Leh, which is 28 KMs away.
The nearest convenient railway station is Tawi Railway Station, which is 680 KMs away.
The nearest major city is Leh, which is 27KMs away.
Event Details
Venue Address: Matho Monastery
Date and Time: 6 Mar 2023 - 7 Mar 2023
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Ticket Information: Free
