LG Kavinder Gupta Seeks Blessings for Ladakh's Development from Thiksey Rinpoche
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Leh, Ladakh - In a significant move to boost Ladakh's development, Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta met prominent Buddhist spiritual leader Thiksey Rinpoche during the annual Thiksey Gustor festival. The meeting, held at the historic Thiksey monastery, aimed to discuss the region's development roadmap. Gupta, accompanied by his wife, Bindu, attended the festival, which showcases Ladakh's rich cultural and spiritual heritage. The LG received blessings from Thiksey Rinpoche for lasting peace, prosperity, and development in Ladakh. During his visit, Gupta emphasized the importance of environmental preservation, safeguarding cultural heritage, and empowering youngsters through education and innovation. He highlighted the pivotal role of monasteries in sustaining Ladakh's identity, noting that they serve as centres of faith, education, and community life. The Thiksey Gustor festival, a vibrant celebration of Ladakh's timeless spiritual and cultural heritage, attracts devotees, pilgrims, and visitors from across the region and beyond. The event features mesmerising masked dances, intricate sand mandalas, and profound symbolic rituals celebrating the eternal triumph of light over darkness. Gupta observed that monastic festivals like Thiksey Gustor are living testaments to Ladakh's rich cultural and spiritual legacy, embodying centuries-old traditions, beliefs, and social values. He underlined the importance of preserving Ladakh's unique cultural identity and promoting peace, harmony, and compassion throughout the region.
