Himachal celebrates Losar: Tibetans-in-exile offer Sang-Sol prayers wishing Dalai Lama's long life
The Tibetans-in-Exile, who are currently in Himachal Pradesh, recently offered special Sang-Sol (incense burning) prayers on the third day of Losar or the Tibetan New Year and wished for the long life of their spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama.
Hundreds of Tibetans assembled at the Lha Gyari temple in Dharamshala to mark the occasion.
Offering prayers, they tied colourful holy flags around the monastery.
According to the Tibetan lunar calendar this is the ‘Wood Sanke’ year 2152. Tibetans celebrate Losar for three days, however, in some regions, they also celebrate it for 15 days, reported ANI.
Speaking about the significance of the holy flags, a Tibetan musician Techung told the Indian news agency: "These holy flags we call it lungta, they are supposed to carry your good wishes, spirits and also to honour spirits of the nature. This is basically for good luck to your family, to your beloved teachers.”
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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