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Dosmochey Festival (Leh, Ladakh)

Is celebrated in Leh (Leh Palace), Liker (Lower Ladakh) and Deskit (Nubra valley) monasteries in February. During the festival monks perform prayer and rituals to get rid of disaster and peace in the world. Monks perform mask dances singing with traditional music, and pilgrims wear colourful traditional Ladakhi dresses.

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