Ladakh, (India): A large-scale Peace Walk and Bum-sKhor procession was organized in Choglamsar, Ladakh, on Tuesday in connection with the Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha.
According to a press release issued by the Department of Information & Public Relations, Ladakh, the spiritual procession was organized from the Dharma Centre by Ladakh Gonpa Association and Ladakh Buddhist Association.
Nearly 1,000 monks and nuns representing monasteries from across the Ladakh region participated in the procession. The event also drew a large number of local residents, devotees and visitors, spreading a collective message of peace, compassion and harmony.
The procession was ceremonially welcomed with traditional daman and surna performances, while participants were also greeted with the traditional Phog-sKalchor attire, symbolizing respect and auspiciousness.
The Peace Walk proceeded through the Maney Ringmo area of Choglamsar towards Tashi Gatsal Monastery before returning to the Dharma Centre.
Throughout the spiritual procession, participants chanted Buddhist prayers and hymns, creating a vibrant religious atmosphere and highlighting the importance of the Sacred Exposition celebrations taking place across Ladakh.
