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The Monks

The cham dance is a sacred masked dance that is a key part of the Tibetan Buddhist culture and is performed at festivals. The monks perform the dance and they assemble in the courtyard of the monestry and perform rituals

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Date Taken: 02.2024
Date Uploaded: 09.2024
Photo Location: Kushalnagar, India
Copyright: © Darshan Ganapathy