Dalai Lama turns 90; celebrations at Tsuglagkhang, Dharamshala
On 6 July 2025 in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, the 14th Dalai Lama turned 90, with celebrations at the Tsuglagkhang temple attended by Union Ministers and Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu.
Summary
The 14th Dalai Lama turned 90 on 6 July 2025, with celebrations at the Tsuglagkhang temple complex in McLeodganj, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. Union Ministers Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Kiren Rijiju and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu attended. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he joined 1.4 billion Indians in extending warmest wishes, calling the Dalai Lama an enduring symbol of love, compassion, patience and moral discipline whose message has inspired respect across all faiths.
Key facts
- Date/place
- 6 July 2025, Tsuglagkhang, McLeodganj (Dharamshala), Himachal Pradesh
- Attended
- Union Ministers Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Kiren Rijiju; Arunachal CM Pema Khandu
- PM's message
- 'enduring symbol of love, compassion, patience and moral discipline'
Practice MCQs 3 questions
The Chief Minister of which state attended the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday celebrations in Dharamshala on 6 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Arunachal Pradesh
Indian Express and NDTV: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu attended the celebrations at Tsuglagkhang.
In his 90th-birthday greeting to the Dalai Lama, PM Modi said he joined how many Indians in extending warmest wishes?
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Correct answer: B — 1.4 billion
PMO: 'I join 1.4 billion Indians in extending our warmest wishes to His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday.'
At which temple complex in Dharamshala were the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday celebrations held on 6 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Tsuglagkhang
The Hindu (Reuters), Indian Express and NDTV: the celebrations were held at the Tsuglagkhang temple complex in McLeodganj, Dharamshala.