His Holiness the Dalai Lama taking part in prayers marking one year since the passing of his elder brother Gyalo Thundup at the Drepung Gomang debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on February 8, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks in the audience joining in prayers marking one year since the passing of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's elder brother Gyalo Thundup at the Drepung Gomang debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on February 8, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Chant Masters leading the prayers marking one year since the passing of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's elder brother Gyalo Thundup at the Drepung Gomang debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on February 8, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks running to distribute tea to members of the audience attending prayers marking one year since the passing of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's elder brother Gyalo Thundup at the Drepung Gomang debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on February 8, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view of some of the more than 8,500 people attending prayers marking one year since the passing of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's elder brother Gyalo Thundup at the Drepung Gomang debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on February 8, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view of the more than 6,000 monastics attending prayers marking one year since the passing of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's elder brother Gyalo Thundup at the Drepung Gomang debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on February 8, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the local community joining in prayers marking one year since the passing of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's elder brother Gyalo Thundup at the Drepung Gomang debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on February 8, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama watching the proceedings during prayers marking one year since the passing of his elder brother Gyalo Thundup at the Drepung Gomang debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on February 8, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Discipline Masters from Drepung and Gaden Monasteries watching over the proceedings during prayers marking one year since the passing of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's elder brother Gyalo Thundup at the Drepung Gomang debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on February 8, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view of the over 8,500 people attending prayers marking one year since the passing of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's elder brother Gyalo Thundup at the Drepung Gomang debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on February 8, 2026. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama joining in prayers marking one year since the passing of his elder brother Gyalo Thundup at the Drepung Gomang debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on February 8, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks in the audience taking part in prayers marking one year since the passing of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's elder brother Gyalo Thundup at the Drepung Gomang debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on February 8, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks from Drepung Gomang Monastery presenting traditional offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during prayers marking one year since the passing of his elder brother Gyalo Thundup at the Drepung Gomang debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on February 8, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Offerings being distributed to senior monks during prayers marking one year since the passing of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's elder brother Gyalo Thundup at the Drepung Gomang debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on February 8, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Senior monks receiving offerings during prayers marking one year since the passing of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's elder brother Gyalo Thundup at the Drepung Gomang debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on February 8, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama making ritual hand gestures during prayers marking one year since the passing of his elder brother Gyalo Thundup at the Drepung Gomang debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on February 8, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks distributing offerings to members of the audience during prayers marking one year since the passing of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's elder brother Gyalo Thundup at the Drepung Gomang debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on February 8, 2026. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama joining in prayers marking one year since the passing of his elder brother Gyalo Thundup at the Drepung Gomang debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on February 8, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks carrying boxes of offerings to distribute to members of the audience during prayers marking one year since the passing of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's elder brother Gyalo Thundup at the Drepung Gomang debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on February 8, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama looking out over the audience as he prepares to depart at the conclusion of prayers marking one year since the passing of his elder brother Gyalo Thundup at the Drepung Gomang debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on February 8, 2026. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama making his way back to his residence at the conclusion of prayers marking one year since the passing of his elder brother Gyalo Thundup at the Drepung Gomang debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on February 8, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
