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Statewise GK · Q676

Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 676

Q676

Gana-Sngon Tsedup festival is celebrated in the first month of Tibetan calendar in

A.
Phyang Monastery
Answer
B.
Stok Monastery
C.
Shey Palace Monastery
D.
None of the above

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The Phyang Gompa or Monastery is located at a distance of 6 km from the Srinagar-Leh highway and 17 km from Leh that stands on a hillock. This monastery was constructed in the 16th century by the Namgyal head. You will discover hundreds of wooden and bronze statues of all Buddhist Goddesses and gods collectively. You get to celebrate the festival of Gang-Sngon Tsedup that is held in the second week of the first month of the Tibetan Calendar and the delights include mask dances, folk dances, and rituals performed by the monks of the Gompa.