Chomolungma. Before heading to the summit, climbers must seek protect

Chomolungma. Before heading to the summit, climbers must seek protection from the mountain gods in a traditional Puja ceremony performed at base camp by a Buddhist lama and two or more monks.. The ceremony begins with the construction of a cairn and the hanging of prayer flags, after which offerings are made to the gods, equipment is blessed, and handfuls of rice and flour are thrown into the air.