The Drepung Gomang Discipline Master reading from the list of supporters who donated for tea and other offerings before the start of the program for Gaden Ngacho commemorating the Parinirvana of Je Tsongkhapa at the Drepung Gomang Monastery debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 14, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama arriving on stage to attend the program for Gaden Ngacho commemorating the Parinirvana of Je Tsongkhapa at the Drepung Gomang Monastery debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 14, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
A view from on stage of the crowd of over 10,000 attending along with His Holiness the Dalai Lama the program for Gaden Ngacho at the Drepung Gomang Monastery debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 14, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama looking at members of the audience during the program for Gaden Ngacho at the Drepung Gomang Monastery debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 14, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view of the crowd of over 10,000 attending along with His Holiness the Dalai Lama the program for Gaden Ngacho at the Drepung Gomang Monastery debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 14, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
The Chant master constructing a mandala to offer to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the program for Gaden Ngacho at the Drepung Gomang Monastery debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 14, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Traditional offerings being presented to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the program for Gaden Ngacho at the Drepung Gomang Monastery debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 14, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Gaden Tripa Lobsang Dorje presenting traditional offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the program for Gaden Ngacho at the Drepung Gomang Monastery debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 14, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Monks making the hand gesture of a mandala offering during the program for Gaden Ngacho at the Drepung Gomang Monastery debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 14, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama enjoying the proceedings during the program for Gaden Ngacho at the Drepung Gomang Monastery debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 14, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Senior monks sitting on stage wearing traditional yellow hats joining in recitations during the program for Gaden Ngacho at the Drepung Gomang Monastery debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 14, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Traditional offerings by senior monks being presented to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the program for Gaden Ngacho at the Drepung Gomang Monastery debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 14, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
Gaden Shartse Monastery Abbot Jangchup Sangay delivering his remarks during the presentation of the Commemorative Award to His Holiness the Dalai Lama marking the 51st anniversary of the conferral of the Geshe Lharampa degree of the Gelugpa tradition to His Holiness during the program at the Drepung Gomang Monastery debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 14, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama reading the the text of Gaden Shartse Monastery Abbot Jangchup Sangay's remarks during the presentation of the Commemorative Award marking the 51st anniversary of the conferral to him of the Geshe Lharampa degree of the Gelugpa tradition during the program at the Drepung Gomang Monastery debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 14, 2025. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu
Representatives of Drepung and Gaden Monasteries holding the Commemorative Award marking the 51st anniversary of the conferral to His Holiness the Dalai Lama of the Geshe Lharampa degree of the Gelugpa tradition during the program at the Drepung Gomang Monastery debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 14, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama reading the inscription on the Commemorative Award marking the 51st anniversary of the conferral to him of the Geshe Lharampa degree of the Gelugpa tradition during the program at the Drepung Gomang Monastery debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 14, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
A view of the stage during the program for Gaden Ngacho at the Drepung Gomang Monastery debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 14, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama joining in prayers during the program for Gaden Ngacho at the Drepung Gomang Monastery debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 14, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama wearing a yellow pandit's hat joining in the final recitations of the program for Gaden Ngacho at the Drepung Gomang Monastery debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 14, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejo
The Chant master leading the final recitations at the program for Gaden Ngacho at the Drepung Gomang Monastery debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 14, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama departing for his residence at the conclusion of the program for Gaden Ngacho at the Drepung Gomang Monastery debate ground in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on December 14, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
