| Ladakh is the dominant region of Buddhism in | | | | monasteries have been carefully planned and |
| India. Buddhism was established and | | | | provide a scenic view of the cities from |
| propagated by Lord Buddha, and it enables the | | | | atop. They have been magnificently colored |
| people of Ladakh to live their life in peace | | | | and the statues of Buddha where various life |
| and harmony. Once covered with extensive | | | | states are portrayed. |
| lakes this region is now have the finest of | | | | |
| sculptures and beautifully designed wood | | | | Though India is considered to be the birth |
| carvings. | | | | place of Buddhism but today it has confined |
| | | | to the regions of Ladakh. The Buddhist |
| The monasteries of Ladakh are an epitome of | | | | shrines in these areas are worshiped by the |
| the rich Buddhist culture that in | | | | Ladakhi. The Buddhist monks inhabiting these |
| incorporated in the air of the region. These | | | | areas are considered to have been of Tibetan |
| monasteries, which are popularly known as | | | | origin. The religious culture of Buddhism has |
| 'Gompas' are built on high elevations that | | | | had a great impact on lives of the people who |
| face south, as per the Tibetan culture. These | | | | dwell in these areas. |
| Buddhist monasteries are in possession of | | | | |
| some of the immortal sculptures of Lord | | | | Buddhism plays an important role in making |
| Buddha. The popular monasteries are the | | | | this a peaceful and soulful area. One thing |
| Lamayuru monastery and the Hemis monastery. | | | | worth noticing is that in these areas women |
| The prime attraction of these monasteries are | | | | enjoy a very independent status. Besides |
| the annual festivals that take place in these | | | | performing the household duties they are |
| 'Gompas'. | | | | allowed to participate in the business of the |
| | | | region, which is quite unlike some of the |
| The architectural pattern of these | | | | remote areas of the country. |