LG Seeks Blessings for Ladakh's Progress at Thiksey Gustor Festival
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Ladakh's Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta attended the Thiksey Gustor festival, a vibrant celebration of the region's spiritual and cultural heritage. During his visit, he met Thiksey Rinpoche, a prominent Buddhist spiritual leader, and discussed the development roadmap for Ladakh. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the annual festival at the historic Thiksey monastery. Gupta, accompanied by his wife, Bindu, also interacted with community members and emphasized the importance of environmental preservation, safeguarding cultural heritage, and empowering youngsters through education and innovation. He noted that monastic festivals like Thiksey Gustor are living testaments to Ladakh's rich cultural and spiritual legacy. The LG highlighted the pivotal role of monasteries in sustaining Ladakh's identity, serving as centres of faith, education, and community life. He praised the monks for embodying and imparting the teachings of Lord Buddha, guiding the society toward harmony and self-awareness. The Thiksey Gustor festival attracts devotees, pilgrims, and visitors from across the region and beyond, offering an immersive spiritual experience through its mesmerizing masked dances, intricate sand mandalas, and symbolic rituals. Gupta sought Thiksey Rinpoche's blessings for lasting peace, prosperity, and development in Ladakh, underscoring the importance of preserving the region's timeless spiritual and cultural heritage.
