A new collection of Tsurphu Photos from Febuary Losar Festival

The Gutor Festival is to clear up obstacles for the coming new year. The day is filled with lama dances dedicated to Mahakala.

The culmination of the unvieling of Tsurphu's giant Mahakala Thangka.

The two gallerys below contain photos compliments of Chris Lowenstein, Living Films, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Gallery one

Lama dances are a major part of the public ceremonys, these ritual dances help along with extensive month long practises cleanse the Tibetan New Year.

Gallery Two

This is the winter season in Tsurphu, this year no snow but plenty of ice in the river.