Tibetan pilgrims circle Jokhang Temple to mark Butter Lamp Day

Saturday is the annual Tibetan Butter Lamp Day - a day to commemorate Tsong Khapa, founder founder of  a sect of Tibetan Buddhism, the Gelupga -- also known as the "yellow hat".

Every year, Tibetans commemorate the day by lighting butter lamps and praying for happiness and good health.

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