His Holiness the Dalai Lama attended the Mahakala Puja and Gelong Ordination (vows for fully ordained monks) in TsuglagKhang, the main temple in Dharamshala, and in his residence. His Holiness addressed the monks saying, “You must feel fortunate for this momentous opportunity to render your service to the Dharma by becoming an ordained Gelong.” The Mahakala Puja is a ritual for eliminating obstacles.