360 Degree View: People Celebrate The Lighting Up Of Phugtal Monastery

Home to over 150 monks, the Phugtal Monastery, tucked away in Himalayas, has been struggling with basic amenities even in the 21st century. They live in the dark with limited resources, medical support and education. Lighting the Himalayas, an initiative undertaken by NDTV and Global Himalayan Expedition (GHE), electrified the abode using solar power. Clad in traditional Ladhakhi robes and stone-studded head gears, people from nearby villages joined the celebration at the monastery. People can be seen swaying to the rhythm of Ladakhi folk music. Move this video around to get different perspectives.