First day of extensive pujas in Kalimpong with the Kudung of Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche

Mandala with the Kudung of Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche in the main shrine of Diwakar Buddhist Academy in Kalimpong

His Holiness Gyalwa Karmapa lightening a candle in the beginning of the puja

Gyalwa Karmapa, H.E. Beru Khyentse Rinpoche along with many Rinpoches, Lamas and monks perform rituals around the Mandala with Kudung of Shamar Rinpoche

Gyalwa Karmapa with Rinpoches, monks performing ritual

Devotees pay respect to the Kudung of Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche in Kalimpong

Devotees receive blessing from Gyalwa Karmapa

His Holiness Gyalwa Karmapa receives a book with the Swift Rebirth Prayer

Gyalwa Karmapa performing ritual

Choponla Lama Thinlay in front of Mandala with the Kudung

His Holiness Gyalwa Karmapa performs ritual in front of Mandala with the Kudung

His Holiness Gyalwa Karmapa performs ritual in front of Mandala with the Kudung

His Holiness Gyalwa Karmapa performs ritual in front of Mandala with the Kudung

His Holiness Gyalwa Karmapa performs ritual in front of Mandala with the Kudung

His Eminence Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche during the puja

Rinpoches, lamas and monks pray during the puja

Rinpoches, lamas and monks pray during the puja

Omzela Gelek during the puja

First day of puja with Gyalwa Karmapa

His Holiness Gyalwa Karmapa performs ritual in front of Mandala with the Kudung

His Holiness Gyalwa Karmapa performs ritual in front of Mandala with the Kudung