Overview
- Thousands of devotees and monks greeted the 14th Dalai Lama when he arrived in Leh for an extended summer stay, local accounts report.
- Officials say he will remain in the Union territory for about two months and hold religious teachings, public audiences and interactions with devotees.
- Organizers plan to celebrate his 91st birthday in Leh on July 6 and expect Buddhists from across the Himalayan region to attend.
- The visit follows recent knee surgery in Delhi, and organisers have signalled that the schedule may be limited to allow for rest and recovery.
- Reporting is based on syndicated news agency feeds and officials’ statements, with local groups assisting the Ladakh administration to arrange the events and manage crowds.