TORGYA Festival  At Tawang Monastery

Torgya is an important monastic festival which is celebrated every year in the 11th Month of Lunar calendar which usually falls in January.

TORGYA Festival  At Tawang Monastery

The major highlight of Torgya festival is presentation of monastic dances by monks for three days in the courtyard of the monastery.

TORGYA Festival  At Tawang Monastery

Monastic dances depict both real life and fictional incidences.

TORGYA Festival  At Tawang Monastery

There are different forms of monastic dance, such as Phagcham, Durdag, Lhamcham, Chamchin, Jhacham etc which are well choreographed and coordinated.

TORGYA Festival  At Tawang Monastery

The monastic dance usually performed by wearing wooden masks and decorative attires at the tune of drum and cymbals beats.

TORGYA Festival  At Tawang Monastery

Through vibrant ritual dances, the monks invoke blessings for all sentient beings, ensuring protection from natural calamities and bringing prosperity to the community.

TORGYA Festival  At Tawang Monastery

The Torgya festival holds a deep spiritual significance for Tawang and the Monyul region, focusing on the welfare of farmers, and communal harmony,

TORGYA Festival  At Tawang Monastery

Cham, a highly choreographed secret ritual dances performed with the confines of a circle in the open air in the courtyard of the monastery by a selected group of monk dancers 

TORGYA Festival  At Tawang Monastery

This event was not only a celebration of unity and culture but a reminder of the timeless wisdom that continues to guide us.

TORGYA Festival  At Tawang Monastery

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