The crowds getting ready for the grand ceremony moments before 8.11pm
Thousand-armed Chenresig in main hall
And the celebrations begin at 8.11pm!
Smouldering sandalwood offering in main incense urn
Tibetan version of Maha Brahma
A cut-out of his Holiness graces the main shrine
Lama dancer making a grand entrance
Rear view of lama dressed as Guru Rinpoche
Note flaming urn in the background.
It burst into flames when the dancer representing Guru Rinpoche made his appearance.
It burst into flames when the dancer representing Guru Rinpoche made his appearance.