On March 3, 2026, Tibetans in Dharamshala celebrated Losar with prayers for peace and the Dalai Lama’s return, amid ongoing exile hopes and internal Tibetan longing.

On March 3, 2026, thousands of Tibetans in Dharamshala, India, celebrated the 15th day of Losar, the Tibetan New Year, on the first full moon of the lunar calendar, marking the culmination of festivities with special prayers for the Dalai Lama’s long life and global peace. The Dalai Lama did not attend due to prior commitments. Attendees, including members of the Tibetan exile community and international devotees, expressed hopes for peace amid ongoing conflicts, particularly in West Asia. A message from former political prisoner Ngawang Sangdrol conveyed the longing of Tibetans inside China for the Dalai Lama’s return and sorrow under current governance. The event underscored enduring spiritual traditions and political aspirations within the diaspora.