The city of Lhasa, once the heart of Tibetan civilisation and the spiritual seat of the Dalai Lama, has been systematically ...

What's the link between centuries-old Tibetan Thangka paintings and Banarasi silk? Why is Ladakh so important for Kashmiri ...

It tells of King Gesar’s incarnation, his difficult childhood, winning a horse race to ascend to the throne, and his ...

The walls are lined with vibrant, striking tapestries. Shades of gold, orange and red stand out from the swaths of green and ...

The Tibetan word Monlam literally translates as "wish path ... The unveiling of a giant Thangka (a sacred Buddhist painting) is a centuries-old tradition. Devotees can make offerings and pray in front ...

The settlement is also a hub for traditional Tibetan art, especially Thangka paintings. These intricate artworks, crafted on rich cotton or silk, depict Buddhist deities, historical figures ...