Dalhousie to Honor the 91st Birthday of the Dalai Lama with Festivities

Celebrating the Dalai Lama's 91st Birthday in Dalhousie

Subhash Mahajan
Dalhousie

The Tibetan community in Dalhousie is set to joyfully commemorate the 91st birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on July 6. The celebrations will kick off at 10:00 a.m. with prayers and a traditional smoke puja, establishing a spiritual atmosphere for the day.

The event will be attended by notable guests including Chief Guest Smt. Asha Kumari (Former Education Minister of Himachal Pradesh), Guest of Honor Shri Anil Kumar Bhardwaj (SDM Dalhousie), Special Guest Shri Mayank Sharma (DSP Dalhousie), Smt. Vandana Chadda (President, MC Dalhousie), Shri Ramesh Kumar Chauhan (Tehsildar Dalhousie), and Dr. (Capt.) G.S. Dhillon (President, Indo-Tibetan Friendship Society), among other dignitaries.

The program will include cake cutting, lively traditional dance performances, and the distribution of souvenirs. Both the Chief Guest and Guest of Honor will share their thoughts and well-wishes, reflecting on His Holiness’s teachings of peace, compassion, and unity.

Participants and dignitaries will enjoy a community lunch, fostering a sense of warmth and camaraderie. The birthday festivities will span three days, offering numerous opportunities for cultural activities, connection, and joyful celebrations.