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Ladakh is the dominant region of Buddhism inmonasteries have been carefully planned and
India. Buddhism was established andprovide a scenic view of the cities from
propagated by Lord Buddha, and it enables theatop. They have been magnificently colored
people of Ladakh to live their life in peaceand the statues of Buddha where various life
and harmony. Once covered with extensivestates  are  portrayed.
lakes this region is now have the finest of
sculptures and beautifully designed woodThough 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 ofshrines in these areas are worshiped by the
the rich Buddhist culture that inLadakhi. The Buddhist monks inhabiting these
incorporated in the air of the region. Theseareas are considered to have been of Tibetan
monasteries, which are popularly known asorigin. The religious culture of Buddhism has
'Gompas' are built on high elevations thathad a great impact on lives of the people who
face south, as per the Tibetan culture. Thesedwell  in  these  areas.
Buddhist monasteries are in possession of
some of the immortal sculptures of LordBuddhism plays an important role in making
Buddha. The popular monasteries are thethis 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 areenjoy a very independent status. Besides
the annual festivals that take place in theseperforming 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 theseremote areas of the country.



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