Hollywood star Gerard Butler started the new decade with an Indian adventure. The P.S. I Love You star ringed in the new year soaking in the vibrancy of Indian culture in Rishikesh. Butler took to Instagram to share a photograph of himself doing the Suryanamaskar at the Himalayan hills of Rishikesh. The image gives the impression that the actor is holding the sun in his hands. "Let your light shine in to the new decade. Sending you all love. Happy New Year from the Himalayas," he wrote along with the image. Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas Kiss and Clink Champagne Glasses to Ring in New Year 2020 (Watch Video)

Fitness enthusiast Yash Birla also shared some moments from his meeting with the Hollywood star, credited for movies like 300, How to Train Your Dragon, The Hidden World and thriller trilogy Olympus Has Fallen, London Has Fallen and Angel Has Fallen. "Rishikesh is rising... London has not fallen... 300 percent ... a day well spent and most memorable in the resonance of the holy Ganges @gerardbutler," Yash wrote. Game Of Thrones Star Emilia Clarke Celebrated New Year’s Eve In India? (View Pic)

The images posted by Yash show Butler posing with Birla. Butler is seen wearing a T-shirt, baggy pants and a scarf. The river Ganges can be seen in the background. It is believed that Butler was accompanied by his girlfriend Morgan Brown.

Gerard Butler Celebrates New Year From the Himalayas

 

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Let your light shine in to the new decade. Sending you all love. Happy New Year from the Himalayas.

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Gerard Butler in Rishikesh

Gerard Butler Visits Dalai Lama in Karnataka

 

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The Dalai Lama spoke to us of compassion and the oneness of the human family. He relayed the importance of opening your heart and mind to all people. He expressed his concerns for global warming and his curiosity for where the world would be in 30 years. It’s interesting how it’s not only what is said, but who and how they say it that communicates the deeper truth. I was truly moved by his words. We spent 5 days on a Buddhist monastery exploring the ancient traditions. It’s difficult to explain the energy of the land and the people, but I will carry it with me. It was absolutely life changing. They allowed us into a multiple day commemoration for one of Buddhism’s greatest teachers, Lama Tsongkahapa, as they celebrated his 600th year ascension into nirvana. Sharing this event with the thousands of monks in attendance was a magical experience that I will never forget. Thank you to @radiategood & @harmonicaco for putting together this once in a lifetime opportunity and the incredible group that took this journey with me. I am beyond grateful. 📸 @peterruprecht

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Last month, Butler also joined Buddhist worshippers for a festive service by Buddhist monk the Dalai Lama in Karnataka. In one image, the actor is donning a tilak on his forehead as he posed for pictures with devotees and pilgrims. This is not Butler's first trip to India. He escaped getting attention during his trip to Jaipur a few years ago. In 2009, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan organised a bash for the Hollywood star in Mumbai.

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