Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 6 (ANI): Tibetans living in exile gathered in large numbers in Dharamshala on Monday to celebrate the 91st birth anniversary of the 14th Dalai Lama with prayers, cultural performances and official ceremonies.

The celebrations began with the Indian and Tibetan national anthems, followed by a cake-cutting ceremony. Tibetan artists presented traditional cultural performances, while leaders of the Tibetan government-in-exile delivered speeches marking the occassion.

Around 3,000 to 4,000 Tibetans in exile, along with local Indian residents and foreign supporters, attended the celebrations at the Main Tibetan Temple, Tsuglagkhang. Kangra Deputy Commissioner Hemraj Bairwa attended the event as the chief guest.

Although the Dalai Lama attended his birthday celebrations in Ladakh, devotees in Dharamshala said they were delighted to mark the occasion together and prayed for his long life and good health.

Tenzin Kunsel, ...