Hemis Monastery
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| Founders | Sengge Namgyal |
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| Sect | Drukpa |
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| ID | 2161988 |
About Hemis Monastery
Hemis Monastery is a Himalayan Buddhist monastery of the Drukpa Lineage, in Hemis, Ladakh, India. Situated 45 km from Leh, the monastery was re-established in 1672 by the Ladakhi king Sengge Namgyal. The annual Hemis festival honouring Padmasambhava is held in early June.
