Tibetan spiritual leader, His Holiness the Great 14th Dalai Lama, departed from Dharamshala. Photo / Ngawang Tsepak / CTA
By — Shyamal Sinha
His Holiness the Great 14th Dalai Lama, departed from Dharamshala via Kangra Airport this morning to Bylakuppe Tibetan Settlement in South India for extended stay. Starting His journey from the Main Tibetan Temple by escort cars, His Holiness was warmly seen off by senior officials of the Central Tibetan Administration, monastics and laypeople who lined up the roads from the temple to lower Dharamshala to pay their respects.
Hundreds of devotees, including Tibetan monks, nuns, laypeople, and schoolchildren, thronged the both sides the road, holding ceremonial scarves, and incense to greet His Holiness and seek his blessings as he embarked on His journey.
Likewise, the leadership of Central Tibetan Administration, including Kalon (Minister) Norzin Dolma of the Department of Information and International Relations, Tibetan Parliamentarians of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, Election Commissioner Lobsang Yeshi, Public Service Commissioner Karma Yeshi, and Secretaries of Central Tibetan Administration, gathered at the courtyard of His Holiness’ residence to see Him off.
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama Departs Dharamshala for Extended Stay in Bylakuppe. Photo / Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama Departs Dharamshala for Extended Stay in Bylakuppe. Photo / Ngawang Tsepak / CTA
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama Departs Dharamshala for Extended Stay in Bylakuppe.Photo / Ngawang Tsepak / CTA
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama Departs Dharamshala for Extended Stay in Bylakuppe.Photo / Ngawang Tsepak / CTA
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama Departs Dharamshala for Extended Stay in Bylakuppe.Photo / Ngawang Tsepak / CTA
