Tibetan artists playing traditional instruments to welcome His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his arrival at the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard on his way to attend Long Life Prayers offered by the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts, Norbulingka Institute and the Nepal Tibetan Lhamo Association in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 21, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Performers in traditional costume welcome His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he arrives at the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard on his way to attend Long Life Prayers offered by the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts, Norbulingka Institute and the Nepal Tibetan Lhamo Association in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 21, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama making his way to the Main Tibetan Temple to attend Long Life Prayers offered to him by the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts, Norbulingka Institute and the Nepal Tibetan Lhamo Association in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 21, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama taking a moment to watch the singers and dancers performing welcoming dances in the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard as he makes his way to attend Long Life Prayers offered to him by the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts, Norbulingka Institute and the Nepal Tibetan Lhamo Association in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 21, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the organzing groups among the crowd watching as His Holiness arrives at the Main Tibetan Temple to attend Long Life Prayers offered to him by the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts, Norbulingka Institute and the Nepal Tibetan Lhamo Association in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 21, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama exchanging greetings with Ling Rinpoche after taking his seat at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 21, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Ling Rinpoche leading the Long Life Prayers for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 21, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the Central Tibetan Association seated on stage next to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer Offering at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 21, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Representatives from the organizing groups lined up in the courtyard of the Main Tibetan Temple holding offerings for His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer Offering in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 21, 2026. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Ling Rinpoche presenting an ritual offering to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer Offering at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 21, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Ling Rinpoche offering a mandala to to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer Offering at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 21, 2026. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Members of the organizing groups, along with members of their family, parading in front of His Holiness the Dalai Lama holding offerings during the Long Life Prayer Offering at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 21, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama, wearing a pandit's hat, watching as members of the organizing groups parade in front of him with offerings during the Long Life Prayer Offering at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 21, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A statue being presented to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer Offering at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 21, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the organizing groups, holding offerings of Tibetan scroll paintings, parading in front of HIs Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer Offering at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 21, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the organizing groups peforming a song during during the during the Long Life Prayer Offering at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 21, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama watching the performances during the Long Life Prayer Offering at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 21, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Members of the organizing groups performing a song for His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer Offering at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 21, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view from behind the artists during a song performance during the Long Life Prayer Offering for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 21, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama joining in the concluding prayers during the Long Life Prayer Offering at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 21, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A representative from the organizing committees presenting traditional offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Long Life Prayer Offering for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 21, 2026. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting members of the organizing groups, seated outside the Main Tibetan Temple, as he departs after attending Long Life Prayer Offering in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 21, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving to the crowd as he returns to his residence in a golf cart after attending the Long Life Prayer Offering at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 21, 2026. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
