Tibetan by the side of the road welcoming His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his arrival in the Tibetan settlement at Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2013. Photo/Jeremy Russell/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting an elderly monk on his arrival at Sera Monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2013. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama being welcomed by Ganden Tripa Rizong Rinpoche on his arrival at Sera Monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2013. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
Monks awaiting His Holiness the Dalai Lama's arrival at Sera Lachi Temple in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2013. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama prostrating before entering Sera Lachi Temple in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2013. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting the gathering as he arrives at the Sera Lachi Temple in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2013. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting local religious leaders on his arrival at Sera Monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2013. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
Ganden Tripa Rizong Rinpoche offers His Holiness the Dalai Lama a ceremonial scarf as part of traditional offerings on his arrival at Sera Lachi Temple in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2013. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting Tibetan performers as he leaves the Sera Lachi Temple in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2013. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama enjoying a traditional rice dish as part of the ceremony on his arrival at Sera Mey Monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2013. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama joining in prayers with the monks and guests on his arrival at Sera Mey Monastery in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2013. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL