The 34th birthday of His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje was celebrated in a grand manner at Rumtek Monastery, Dharma Chakra Centre in East Sikkim on Wednesday.
Chief minister Prem Singh Golay was welcomed by HE Goshir Gyaltsab Rimpoche where he was led to the grand living room of His Holiness the Karmapa and where the dignitaries offered their respect and prayers.
They then invited the holy portrait of His Holiness the 17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje to the main shrine hall where the monks chanted the long life puja which was followed by the offering of Long life Mandala to the holy seat of His Holiness the 17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje.
HE Goshir Gyaltsab Rimpoche also placed his few words and offered auspicious souvenir to the Chief Minister.
In his short address, the chief minister expressed his gratitude for being a part of such a blessed occasion and stated his elation during this auspicious event.