25th June, 2021: Geshe Lharampa Ngawang Jigyal took charge as the new discipline head (Gegu) of Drepung Gomang Monastery in presence of the Abbot, His Eminence Khen Rinpoche and chief administrator and director. The tenure of the Discipline head is of one year and is elected to the post by the monks. He will be assisted by two monk assistants.
Due to Covid-19 restriction, the traditional Khatak (Tibetan scarf ) offering ceremony by the monks for new and outgoing Discipline head and their assistants were not conducted.
