In Ladakh, the celebration of Ethnic Flower Festival of Mindok hRgyaspa started in Kargil and people were seen offering flowers at the Graves of their loved ones.<br />''  <br />'' There are various festivals that date back to the time when people followed the Religion of Bonism. One such festival is Mindok hRgyaspa (Flower Festival).<br />''  <br />'' On this day Flowers are collected from the mountainsides on a Thursday or Friday and early in the morning the flowers are offered at the graves of the loved ones along with prayers for their souls.<br />'' <br />'' People also offer alms on this occasion by assembling at a central place or community graveyard. <br />'' <br />''