Tibetan monks playing traditional long horns in the early morning of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 81st birthday at Drepung Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on July 6, 2016. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
Gaden Tripa Rizong Rinpoche reciting prayers early morning of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 81st birthday at Drepung Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on July 6, 2016. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
A member of the Tibetan community in traditional dress waiting with monks for the start of the Long Life Offering to His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his 81st birthday at Drepung Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on July 6, 2016. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
Tea being prepared to distribute to the crowd gathered to attend the Long Life Offering for His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his 81st birthday at Drepung Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on July 6, 2016. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama arriving at the Drepung Lachi Temple before the Long Life Offering on his 81st birthday in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on July 6, 2016. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
The Nechung Oracle in trance during the Long Life Offering for His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his 81st birthday at Drepung Lachi Temple in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on July 6, 2016. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
Students performing at the start of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 81st birthday celebrations in the Drepung Lachi Temple courtyard in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on July 6, 2016. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama with local religious leaders cutting the cake presented to him during celebrations honoring his 81st birthday at Drepung Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on July 6, 2016. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
Members of the local community offering His Holiness the Dalai Lama gifts during celebrations honoring his 81st birthday at Drepung Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on July 6, 2016. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama watching performances by members of the Tibetan community during celebrations honoring his 81st birthday at Drepung Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on July 6, 2016. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
Sikyong Dr Lobsang Sangay speaking during celebrations honoring His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 81st birthday at Drepung Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on July 6, 2016. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
Members of the crowd with umbrellas to protect from the rain during celebrations honoring His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 81st birthday at Drepung Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on July 6, 2016. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking at celebrations honoring his 81st birthday at the Drepung Lachi Temple courtyard in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on July 6, 2016. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
Members of the audience listening to His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking at celebrations honoring his 81st birthday at Drepung Lachi Temple courtyard in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on July 6, 2016. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama arriving at the new Drepung Loseling debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on July 6, 2016. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the inauguration of the new Drepung Loseling debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on July 6, 2016. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
Tea being distributed to the audience during the inauguration ceremony of the new Drepung Loseling debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on July 6, 2016. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
His Holiness the Dalai Lama meeting disabled members of the Tibetan community at Drepung Lachi Temple at the end of activities on his 81st birthday in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on July 6, 2016. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL
