Ladakhi marriages are festive occasions

Lama musicians perform at a festive occasion

A mask dancer at Hemis festival

Mask dancer at Hemis festival

Lamas wearing terrifying masks at the Lamayuru festival

Mask dances and dance dramas being staged in the courtyard of the Lamayuru monastery

Buddhist painted scroll and an ancient mask at Spituk

Frescoes such as these adorn monastery walls