The release of 2,569 lanterns in Leh is a spectacular event marking the birth year of Gautama Buddha, corresponding to the Buddhist calendar. Held at Jivetsal, this ritual symbolizes light, peace, and spiritual awakening. Devotees and visitors participate by lighting and releasing lanterns into the sky, creating a mesmerizing visual that honors Buddha’s teachings of compassion and enlightenment. The event combines devotion with a sense of community, making it both a spiritual and cultural highlight of the celebrations in Leh.