Matho Nagrang Festival

About Matho Nagrang Festival of Ladakh

Celebrated in the winter season, Matho Nagrang is held in one of the offbeat monasteries in Ladakh, Matho Monastery. This two-day festival is popular amongst the locals due to the event of prophesy by two oracles. Matho Nagrang takes place on the 15th day of the first month of Tibetan Calendar which is the month of February/March according to the Gregorian Calendar.

One of the attractions of Matho Nagrang is the performance of Cham Dance (Mask Dance) done on the beats of traditional music instruments. However, the major attraction remains the oracles who after two months of meditation in complete isolation make their first public appearance and predict the happenings in the future. The locals consult them for advice regarding varied problems.

Festival Dates/Months : February/March

Highlights of Matho Nagrang Festival :

• Oracles and their predictions of the future
• Cham Dance