Celebrations begin for Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday in McLeodganj
The 90th birthday celebrations of the 14th Dalai Lama commenced on Monday morning at Tsuglhakhang, the main temple in McLeodganj. Though his birthday is officially marked on July 6 according to the Gregorian calendar, it falls today as per the Tibetan lunar calendar, which celebrates his birth on the 5th day of the 5th month.