Mandi, March 9 -- Tibetan Buddhist monks performed the traditional Cham (lama dance) at the Tsechu Fair in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, to commemorate the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava, revered as the founder of Vajrayana Buddhism in Tibet.

The vibrant event, marked by intricate rituals, sacred music, and symbolic gestures, drew devotees and tourists alike to witness the spiritual spectacle.

Guru Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, was an 8th-century Indian Buddhist master credited with bringing Vajrayana Buddhism to Tibet. His teachings played a crucial role in shaping Tibetan Buddhist traditions, and he is regarded as the 'Second Buddha' in many Himalayan Buddhist communities.

The Tsechu Fair, celebrated in his honor, i...