Monastics lined up waiting to enter the grounds of Drepung Lachi Monastery to attend the Enthronement of Drepung Tripa and Long Life Prayers offered to His Holiness the Dalai Lama by Drepung Monastery and Rato Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Drepung Khenpo Tripa Kyabje Togden Rinpoche welcoming His Holiness the Dalai Lama on the arrival of his motorcade at Drepung Lachi Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai lama riding a golf cart from the Drepung Lachi Monastery gate to the Assembly Hall entrance on his way to attend the Enthronement Ceremony and Long Life Prayers offered by Drepung Monastery and Rato Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama arriving inside Drepung Lachi Monastery Assembly Hall in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A statue of Je Jamyang Chöje being offered to His Holiness the Dalai Lama as a token of gratitude from the Drepung monastic community at during the enthronement ceremony of His Holiness as the Drepung Tripa at Drepung Lachi Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A plaque declaring the presentation of the statue of Je Jamyang Chöje being shown to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the enthronement ceremony of His Holiness as the Drepung Tripa at Drepung Lachi Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama listening to Khenpo Tripa Kyabje Togden Rinpoche's speech regarding his enthronement as Drepung Tripa during the Enthronement ceremony at Drepung Lachi Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Drepung Khenpo Tripa Kyabje Togden Rinpoche delivering his speech regarding the enthronement of His Holiness the Dalai Lama as the Drepung Tripa during the Enthronement Ceremony at Drepung Lachi Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
A view inside Drepung Lachi Monastery Assembly Hall at the start of the Long Life Prayers for His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks lined up holding offerings for His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at Drepung Lachi Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Chant Master leading prayers for the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama lined up holding offerings for His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at Drepung Lachi Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Nechung Oracle entering the Drepung Lachi Monastery Assembly Hall during the Long Life Offering Ceremony for His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Nechung Oracle speaking to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Offering Ceremony for His Holiness at Drepung Lachi Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama taking part in rituals initiated by the Nechung Oracle at Drepung Lachi Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Senior Monastics from the Tibetan Buddhist traditions taking part in rituals with His Holiness the Dalai lama and the Nechung Oracle during the Long Life Offering Ceremony for His Holiness at Drepung Lachi Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Monks from the Drepung monastic community holding offerings for His Holiness the Dalai Lama lined up inside the Assembly Hall during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at Drepung Lachi Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Drepung Khenpo Tripa Kyabje Togden Rinpoche reading praises to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at Drepung Lachi Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Drepung Khenpo Tripa Kyabje Togden Rinpoche presenting traditional offering to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at Drepung Lachi Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Gaden Tripa Lobsang Tenzin Palsangpo paying his respects to His Holiness the Dalai Lama duringg the Long Life Offering Ceremony at Drepung Lachi Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejo
Abbot Sonam Gyaltsen Rato Monastery presenting traditional offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at Drepung Lachi Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama joining in prayers during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at Drepung Lachi Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama following the proceedings during the Long Life Offering Ceremony at Drepung Lachi Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama lighting a butter lamp to Palden Lhamo after the conclusion of the Long Life Offering Ceremony at Drepung Lachi Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving to the monastics attending the Long Life Offering Ceremony sitting outside of the Drepung Lachi Monastery Assembly Hall in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving to the crowd as he departs in a golf cart at the conclusion of the Long Life Offering Ceremony at Drepung Lachi Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Members of the local community watching as His Holiness the Dalai Lama departs at the conclusion the Enthronement Ceremony and Long Life Prayers at Drepung Lachi Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving at the members of the public lining the sides of the road as he returns to his residence at the conclusion of the Enthronement Ceremony and Long Life Prayers at Drepung Lachi Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 24, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
