The Relocated Tibetans in Little Lhasa (Maclodganj) and Dhalousie of Himachal Pradesh

Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Tibet witnessed the death of thousands of citizens in 1959 in the course of the guerilla warfare following an uprising with China. The Tibetan government was forced into exile and Dallai Lama and his followers escaped to a hidden valley in the high hills of Dharamshala and McleodGanj, Himachal Pradesh State of India and are relocated in these areas till now. McleodGanj situated on Dhuladhar range has now become a centre for the Tibetan refugee society in India. In McleodGanj, many Tibetans have finally found peace and stability and the local community are willing to accept their differences. The area (Mcleodgang) has become their ‘Little Lhasa’ or dwelling place of Tibetans because of their large population in McleodGanj. The Tibetan government in exile is headquartered in McleodGanj, Dharamshala of Himachal Pradesh. The relocated Tibetans since 1959 in McleodGanj, Dharamshala and Dhalousie areas of Himachal Pradesh are living a unique Tibetan lifestyle. They have retained their folk culture in Himachal Pradesh State of India. The Tibetan beliefs, folkways, norms, culture and folklores are fully sustained that glorifies the culture of Himachal Pradesh and attracts the tourists throughout the world to visit the place. In fact, the market of McleodGanj is mostly displayed with the Tibetan arts and crafts and most of the shopkeepers and hoteliers are owned by the Tibetan. After their exile, since from long years they are living a comfortable, peaceful and sustained life in Mcleod Gang, Dharamshala and Dhalousie of Himachal Pradesh, India.

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