Question

The Hemis festival is celebrated in the state/union territory of:
1. Manipur
2. Himachal Pradesh
3. Jammu and Kashmir
4. Ladakh

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Ladakh

The correct answer is Ladakh.

• Hemish festival is celebrated in Ladakh.
• Hemish Festival:
  • It is celebrated every year on the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava. 
  • The Dance Festival is world-famous representing the reincarnation of Buddha.
  • The most attractive part of the festival is the mystic mask dance.
  • The mask dances of Ladakh are referred to as Chams dance.

State	Festival
Manipur	Yaoshang, Porag, Chavang Kut
Himachal Pradesh	Rakhadumni, Gochi Festival
Jammu and Kashmir	Har Navami, Chhari, Bahu Mela, Dosmoche