On 17th December, new abbot appointed by His Holiness the Great 14th Dalai Lama, the 81st Abbot of Drepung Gomang Monastery, His Eminence Geshe Jigme Gyatso took charge of the Abbotship of Drepung Gomang Monastery, taking the charges from outgoing 80th abbot His Eminence Geshe Lobsang Gyaltsen after the handing over ceremony in presence of Chant masters, discipline head, tulkus, senior monks, monks officers of administration and planning, representative of 16 khangtsens. The enthronement ceremony was attended by CTA officials and representatives of various monastic colleges.
The traditional scarf offering was held on 19th Dec, 2021 at the prayer hall temples, attended by H.E. Abbots of the monasteries, tulkus, settlement Kungo la, representatives/chanzoes/directors of various monasteries, and officials/staff/camp leaders of the settlements, followed by traditional luncheon for all the special invitees and attendee of the ceremony.