The 90th birthday celebrations of the 14th Dalai Lama took place in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, attracting thousands of worshippers and dignitaries from around the world. The event was held at Tsuglagkhang, the main Tibetan temple where the Dalai Lama resides. Among the attendees were Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, and Hollywood actor Richard Gere, who is also a practicing Buddhist. Gere received blessings from the Dalai Lama and praised him for embodying selflessness, love, and wisdom. The celebrations featured the raising of the Tibetan and Indian national anthems and included a cake-cutting ceremony attended by thousands of followers. The week-long festivities drew global attention, highlighting the spiritual leader's influence and the devotion of his followers worldwide.