THE KESAR SAGA THROUGH LADAKHI SONGS AND DANCE

DOI 10.31554/978-5-7925-0594-0-2020-34-37

THE KESAR SAGA THROUGH LADAKHI SONGS AND DANCE

Shakspo N. Ts.
Centre for Research on Ladakh Sabu monastery, India sntsering52@gmail.com

The article talks about the influence that the Kesar saga had on the folk culture of Ladakh. The examples of songs and dances that have adopted the plots of the Kesar saga are considered. The features of the legendary king Kesar are analyzed, which are embodied in modern folklore.