H.H. Yangthang Rinpoche's return to Yuksom

Today under a clear blue sky, thousands of followers and well-wishers have received in Yuksom, West Sikkim, the body of His Holiness Yangthang Rinpoche coming from Pemayangtse. The funeral will take place on 2nd December 2016. A day, which has been declared state holiday by the Sikkim Government to allow people to mourn his demise and attend his funeral.

Happy Diwali 2016

Much light to all of you, here are some images of the Diwali festival celebration at Khordong Byangter Monastery - India