Leh Dosmoche.

Dosmoche Festival, Leh Ladakh Overview
The festival of Dosmoche is one of the most popular festivals celebrated in Leh-Ladakh region. Falling right at the beginning of the Tibetan New Year, the festival is held in the majestic Leh Palace. Monks from different monasteries gather at the courtyards of the palace to perform Chams. "It marks the victory of the forces of good over evil. "
Dosmoche Festival - Celebrations
The royals of Ladakh initiated the Dosmoche Festival as an example of the Monlam Prayer Festival. The festival begins with setting up of large wooden mast decorated with flags, streamers and sacred emblems outside Leh. Expert Lamas from Takthok Monastery who are distinguished in tantric practices and astrology, make intricate thread crosses to trap the evil spirits, hungry ghosts and other demonic forces. The Lamas continue to chant the prescribed mantras while weaving the crosses. This practice is locally known as Chams.