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Introduction to Korzok Gustor (Tsomoriri Lake) in Jammu:
The Korzok Gustor (Tsomoriri Lake) is an ancient festival of the Buddhists. Held in the Korzok Monastery in Ladakh, the Korzok Gustor (Tsomoriri Lake) Festival is famous for its Black Hat Dance. The Korzok Monastery belongs to the Yellow Sect and it is situated in Korzok Village which is located around the splendid Tsomoriri Lake. It is also known as Mountain Lake. It is approximately 350 years old and consists of 33 residential monks.
Description of the Korzok Gustor (Tsomoriri Lake) in Jammu:
Gustor symbolizes sacrifice. The literal meaning is sacrifice of the 29th day. Belonging to the ancient Geluk-pa order, the Gustor ceremony continues for 2 days. It culminates in sacrificial Storma (it is the forfeited cake) being dismembered by the head of the Black Hat Dancers. This process is also known as Argham.
The cake is then dispersed and this phenomenon is integrally linked to the traditional act of eliminating the evil forces of nature. The enactment of the assassination of the traitor king by a Monk (Padmasambhava) forms an integral part of the Korzok Gustor Ceremony. It is the second incarnation of Buddha.
The Gustor Festival is also held in such places like Spituk, Karsha and Thiksay Monasteries. The Korzak Monastery celebrates Korzak Gustor with tremendous zeal and enthusiasm. The unique location of the Tsomoriri Lake makes it more charming and enticing.
The location of the Tsomoriri Lake is distinctive because it lies in the elevated valley of Rupshu, which is surrounded by 6000 meters high peaks. Tiny speckled populaces of the Changpas, who are still nomadic, inhabit this place. They are usually shepherds and their main engagement is the work on the caravans. The area is very rich in Kyang or red ass, red fox and mare.
Beside this Mountain Lake, the Monastery of Korzok Gustor is the venue for the performance of the Korzok Gustor Festival. It consists of Black Hat Dance, a masked Dance performed to ward off evil forces from nature. The dancers display guardian divinities.
This ritual dance dates back to few centuries ago when the first Buddhist scriptures came into existence. Usually an effigy is burnt at the end of the festival to signify final destruction of the evil forces.
Time for the celebration of Korzok Gustor (Tsomoriri Lake) in Jammu:
The Korzok Gustor Festival is usually held in July or August at Ladakh.
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