'Naropa' is an annual festival of

The Naropa festival is a significant cultural and spiritual event celebrated in the Ladakh region. Dedicated to the 11th-century Indian Buddhist mystic Naropa, the festival is associated with the Drukpa lineage of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. Historically, it was celebrated once every 12 years, earning it the title 'Kumbh Mela of the Himalayas'. However, starting in 2018, it was transitioned into an annual event to allow more devotees to experience its vibrancy. The festival is primarily held at the Hemis Monastery near Leh, which is the largest and most important monastery in Ladakh. Key highlights include spiritual discourses by Drukpa masters, traditional masked dances (Cham), and the public display of the 'Six Bone Ornaments' of Naropa.