<p>Periyapatna (Mysuru dist): Tibetans accorded a traditional welcome to spiritual leader Dalai Lama, who arrived at Tibetan settlement in Bylakuppe, Periyapatna taluk, Mysuru district, on Sunday. He is on a one-month stay at the Tibetan settlement.</p><p>Dalai Lama arrived by a special helicopter from Bengaluru and landed at the helipad at the new fourth camp at Bylakuppe. He proceeded by car to the Tashilumbu Buddhist Monastery, with Z-plus security to Lakshmipura village, with the security of around 250 police personnel.</p>.Dalai Lama seeks to allay health concerns as succession planning looms.<p>More than 10,000 people attired in Tibetan costumes were waiting for him on the road from morning and accorded a warm welcome to their leader.</p><p>They showered petals of flowers and also played Tibetan instruments to welcome him. The Dalai Lama greeted the gathering and wished thousands of Tibetans and Buddist monks a happy New Year.</p><p>Hunsur Assistant Commissioner Vijaykumar, Tahsildar Nisarga Priya, Village Accountant Naveen Rao welcomed him on behalf of the district administration.</p><p>Superintendent of Police Vishnuvardhan, Additional SP Nagesh, Dy SP Gopalakrishna, Circle Inspector Deepak and other officials were present.</p>
<p>Periyapatna (Mysuru dist): Tibetans accorded a traditional welcome to spiritual leader Dalai Lama, who arrived at Tibetan settlement in Bylakuppe, Periyapatna taluk, Mysuru district, on Sunday. He is on a one-month stay at the Tibetan settlement.</p><p>Dalai Lama arrived by a special helicopter from Bengaluru and landed at the helipad at the new fourth camp at Bylakuppe. He proceeded by car to the Tashilumbu Buddhist Monastery, with Z-plus security to Lakshmipura village, with the security of around 250 police personnel.</p>.Dalai Lama seeks to allay health concerns as succession planning looms.<p>More than 10,000 people attired in Tibetan costumes were waiting for him on the road from morning and accorded a warm welcome to their leader.</p><p>They showered petals of flowers and also played Tibetan instruments to welcome him. The Dalai Lama greeted the gathering and wished thousands of Tibetans and Buddist monks a happy New Year.</p><p>Hunsur Assistant Commissioner Vijaykumar, Tahsildar Nisarga Priya, Village Accountant Naveen Rao welcomed him on behalf of the district administration.</p><p>Superintendent of Police Vishnuvardhan, Additional SP Nagesh, Dy SP Gopalakrishna, Circle Inspector Deepak and other officials were present.</p>