His Holiness the Dalai Lama departing from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 16, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the Tibetan community lining the road to catch a glimpse of His Holiness the Dalai Lama as his motorcade leaves the Tibetan Settlement in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on February 16, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the Tibetan community welcoming His Holiness the Dalai Lama as his motorcade arrives at the Tibetan settlement in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 16, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the Tibetan community lining the road to welcome His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he arrives at the Tibetan settlement in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 16, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Settlement Officer for the Tibetan Settlement in Hunsur welcoming His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his arrival at Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 16, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Former Gaden Tripa Lobsang Tenzin leading the way as His Holiness the Dalai Lama makes his way to the Assembly Hall at Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 16, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Abbot and senior monks of Gyudmed Tantric University watching as His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrives at the Main Assembly Hall at Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 16, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama tossing flower petals as an auspicious gesture on his arrival at the Main Assembly Hall at Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 16, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama lighting a butter lamp on his arrival at Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 16, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Abbot of Gyudmed Tantric University Geshe Ngawang Sangye prostrating in front of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the start of the welcome ceremony at Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 16, 2025. Photo Ven Zamling Norbu
The Abbot of Gyudmed Tantric University Geshe Ngawang Sangye presenting traditional offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the start of the welcome ceremony at Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 16, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Hunsur MLA Harish Gowda greeting His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the welcome ceremony at Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 16, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama joining in prayers during the welcome ceremony at Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 16, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Chant Master leading prayers during the welcome ceremony at Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 16, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Traditional sweet rice being offered to His Holiness the Dalai during the welcome ceremony at Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 16, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing the congregation during the welcome ceremony at Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 16, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking during the welcome ceremony at Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 16, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view of the Main Assembly Hall as His Holiness the Dalai Lama addresses the gathering during the welcome ceremony at Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 16, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama departing for his temporary residence at the conclusion of the welcome ceremony at Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, Karnataka, India on February 16, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor