Traditional offerings made to the deities on the occasion of Tibetan new year, 16 February 2018. Photo/Tenzin Phende/DIIR
CTA President Dr Lobsang Sangay, Speaker of Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, officials of the Central Tibetan Administration and Tibetan justice commissioners along with monks of Namgyal Monastery gathered early in the morning at Tsuglagkhang on the first day of the Tibetan lunar new year – Losar – 2145 for Tsetor ceremony. The gathering recited the invocation of Palden Lhamo, the official protector deity of Tibet.
Following the early morning prayer service, local Tibetans from around Dharamshala visited Tsuglakhang to offer prayers and receive blessings.
CTA president Lobsang Sangay Dr Lobsang Sangay making a chemar offering on the first day of the Tibetan new year. Photo/Tenzin Phende/DIIR
Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile on the first day of the Tibetan new year 2018. Photo/Tenzin Phende/DIIR
Monks and officials of Central Tibetan Administration reciting prayers during Tsetor ceremony on the first day of Tibetan New Year, 16 February 2018. Photo/Tenzin Phende/DIIR
Monks and officials of Central Tibetan Administration reciting prayers during Tsetor ceremony on the first day of Tibetan New Year, 16 February 2018. Photo/Tenzin Phende/DIIR
Traditional performance during Losar ceremony, 16 February 2018. Photo/Tenzin Phende/DIIR
