India, March 3 -- The Tibetans-in-Exile, who are currently in Himachal Pradesh, recently offered special Sang-Sol (incense burning) prayers on the third day of Losar or the Tibetan New Year and wished for the long life of their spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama.

Hundreds of Tibetans assembled at the Lha Gyari temple in Dharamshala to mark the occasion.

Offering prayers, they tied colourful holy flags around the monastery.

Speaking about the significance of the holy flags, a Tibetan musician Techung told the Indian news agency: "These holy flags we call it lungta, they are supposed to carry your good wishes, spirits and also to honour spirits of the nature. This is basically for good luck to your family, to your beloved teachers."

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