Pujya Swamiji and Sadhvi Bhagawatiji Grace Week-long Spiritual Celebrations Begin in McLeodganj on the 90th Birthday of HH the Dalai Lama

A sky filled with peace, compassion, and joy in Dharamshala

HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji extend heartfelt wishes with a Rudraksha sapling and cardamom garland – symbols of Himalayan green blessings

Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh — A week-long spiritual and cultural celebration has begun in McLeodganj to honor the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, a beacon of compassion and non-violence.

Thousands of devotees, Buddhist monks, spiritual leaders, and peace activists from across India and around the world have gathered to celebrate this sacred occasion.

HH Swami Chidanand Saraswati Ji said: “We are here on Earth for Peace, not to break into Pieces. We are meant to be Better, not Bitter.  His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s life is a shining light of love, service, and harmony — an inspiration for the whole world.”

He further added, “Our prayer practices may be different, but respect for all must be universal — that is the soul of Indian culture.”

Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati Ji shared: “His Holiness has taught the world that We are the solution. The answers to the world’s crises lie within peace and compassion.”

On this special occasion, they offered a sacred green gift — a Rudraksha sapling and a garland of organic cardamom — to honor the Dalai Lama Ji’s unwavering commitment to the environment, humanity, and interfaith harmony.

The event also witnessed the presence of Acharya Lokesh Muni Ji and prominent leaders from Buddhist, Hindu, Jain, Sikh, and Jewish traditions, making it a powerful confluence of global spiritual unity.

True religion is compassion. True strength is peace. This is the eternal message of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.