Kalmykia to mark the birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama with major festivities
On July 6 we celebrate the birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.
As is tradition, festive events will take place on this day at “The Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni”.
At 7:30 a.m., on the square in front of the Buddhist temple, the monks will perform the special “Sangsol” ritual, an offering of incense to the deities and protectors of the Dalai Lama.
Later, at 9:00 a.m., a festive prayer service for the long life of our spiritual leader will begin.
And in the evening, following the established tradition, the celebration of the birthday of the great Teacher will continue on the city's Victory Square (in Druzhba Park), where at 6:00 p.m. the administration of the city of Elista has prepared a concert by Kalmykia's performing groups, and the monks will treat the festival guests to a celebratory cake.
