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Shimla: Gustor festival of Buddhist community becomes the center of attraction in Panthaghati Monastery
Shimla, Sourabh Jaiswal: India is a country in the whole world where people of different religions live and all religions and communities are known for their festivals and culture, this is the reason why India is also called the country of festivals.
Have you heard about Gustor festival? Many people may have heard and seen it, but there are some people who have never heard or seen it, so let us introduce you to every aspect of this festival today:
Dorje Drak Monastery
These are the pictures of the famous Gutor festival of Buddhism, where the Cham dance of Buddhist monks is attracting people
Gustor festival is an important cultural and religious festival celebrated in the Lahaul-Spiti region of Himachal Pradesh. Which is celebrated with great joy in Spiti Valley.
In this series, the annual Gustor festival was organized at Dorje Drak Monastery located in Panthaghati, Shimla.
This festival, which is celebrated for ten days, is celebrated after harvesting the crop. During this time people pray for a good harvest and prosperity in the coming year and this festival associated with Buddhist traditions helps in preserving the cultural heritage.
The Gustor festival is usually celebrated in the winter months, especially in December or January.
On this occasion people spend time with each other and celebrate happiness.
Traditional music, dance and various rituals are organized in this festival.
Cham dance
The Cham dance performed by Buddhist monks is the center of attraction of the festival. This dance performed wearing a traditional mask is considered a symbol of the victory of good over evil.
The monks wear colorful costumes and intricate masks which depict different gods and goddesses and other powers.
The vice president of the monastery said that this mask is not only a part of art but it also has spiritual significance.
The Gustor festival is also an attraction for tourists from India and abroad. Tourists from foreign countries and local people praised the festival and said that they are enjoying the Gustor festival to the fullest.
Such festivals not only play an important role in preserving culture, but also inspire the coming generations to understand its importance and maintain it.
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