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Dedicated to the 12th Xhombo Lama Itigilov

Dashi-Dorzho Itigilov, who held the position of Xhombo Lama - leader of Russian Buddhists, entered nirvana and/or died, depending on your point of view, in 1927. In 2002 he was exhumed, and found to be miraculously undecayed. This gallery includes photos from the inauguration of a stupa in his honor in Orangoe and the celebration of the third anniversary of his exhumation, which included a viewing of the body, and a dance and sports festival at Ivolginsky datsan. For more information about Itigilov please see the website of the Itigilov Institute at: http://www.etegelov.com for English and http://www.etegelov.ru for Russian.
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  • Believers and the curious, from as far away as Moscow, come to pay their respects to the 12th Khombo Lama by touching their foreheads to the khadaks (silk scarves) he wears. Please note - there is usually no photography allowed inside this and most other Buddhist temples. This photo was taken with the permission of the Itigilov institute.

    Believers and the curious, from as far away as Moscow, come to pay their respects to the 12th Khombo Lama by touching their foreheads to the khadaks (silk scarves) he wears. Please note - there is usually no photography allowed inside this and most other Buddhist temples. This photo was taken with the permission of the Itigilov institute.

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  • The datsan sponsors a traditional sports festival after the festival, and the lamas are among the most avid spectators.

    The datsan sponsors a traditional sports festival after the festival, and the lamas are among the most avid spectators.

  • Before the wrestling competition, local dance troupes and musicians perform.

    Before the wrestling competition, local dance troupes and musicians perform.

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  • Presentation of a khadak, a silk scarf, is a traditional gesture of welcome and respect.

    Presentation of a khadak, a silk scarf, is a traditional gesture of welcome and respect.

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  • Wrestling is the most popular of the three 'manly arts'. The referees wear national costume, and the rules are simple - only two points of a competitor's body can touch the ground at any one time - any more and you're out.

    Wrestling is the most popular of the three 'manly arts'. The referees wear national costume, and the rules are simple - only two points of a competitor's body can touch the ground at any one time - any more and you're out.

  • The winner does an 'eagle dance' to celebrate his victory, and the flair of his performance is almost as important to the spectators as his actual victory.

    The winner does an 'eagle dance' to celebrate his victory, and the flair of his performance is almost as important to the spectators as his actual victory.

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