Dharamshala, July 7 -- Union minister Kiren Rijiju, who attended the 90th birthday celebration of Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama on Sunday, said that the country feels blessed for his presence in India.

The Union minister, a practising Buddhist, said the Dalai Lama is one of the most revered, admired and worshipped global spiritual leaders and the most honoured guest of India. "We feel blessed for his presence in our country which he regards as "Aryabhumi". His Holiness the Dalai Lama profoundly calls himself the son of India and he is one of the greatest ambassadors of ancient Indian knowledge. It is a matter of pride and honour for India and Indians to have you (Dalai Lama) in our midst."

Speaking at Tsuglhakhang temple...