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On 30^thJune, 63^rd founding Anniversary of Men-Tsee-Khang Institute was retroactively celebrated with much pomp and ceremony. The day marked a milestone in the history of the institute that has it origination in Independent Tibet and boast a rich legacy of humanitarian works to alleviate suffering. It was attended by several important guests in addition to our students and staff. Mr.Jigme Tsultrim, the representative of H.H Dalai lama for south India was the chief guest for the occasion. Prof.Dr Anand Desai, Dean for Sowa Rigpa Department, Rajiv Gandhi University and Shr.Srinivasulu (Ayush Commissioner IFS Officer) were invited as the special guests. Other important names among the attendees include the registrar of DLIHE Geshi Lobsang Gyaltsen, Mr.Niranjan, Mr. Sensai Raj and the corporate of Ramanagara (CMC) Shri Jagdesh. The morning function started with a short introductory and welcome speech from the college Principal cum medical superintendent Dr.Dorjee Rabten. It was quickly followed by a prize distribution ceremony. The toppers of the last academic year were recognized and awarded for their achievement and performance.  Next our guest speakers took the podium and spoke one after another on importance of the day and its relevance. Mr. Jigme Tsultrim, the chief guest delivered a powerful keynote speech. He started with history of the institute and its significance for culture, the Successive incarnation of H.H the Dalai lama’s visionary leadership in establishing MenTseeKhang both in Tibet of pre 1959 and the present exile society of India and then he continued to emphasis on the role and relevance of MenTseeKhang in Tibetan healthy system of the past and present. He ended his speech with an appeal to younger generations of MenTseeKhang practitioner to keep up the great legacy and work harder for its promotion and propagation worldwide. The morning function was concluded with a series of cultural performance from college students and a vote of thanks to the guests and other attendees. Many recreational activities and entertainments had been organized for afternoon and evening. Special lunch and Dinner were served. If the morning was formal and sober, the next half of the day is the total opposite. The party rant late into the midnight.