Losar Festival

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• Recently, the Prime Minister of India extended his greetings on the occasion of Losar.

Losar Festival

• About:
  • One of the most significant celebrations in the Tibetan calendar. 
  • It begins on the day of a new moon that marks the first day of the first month on the Tibetan calendar.
  • Losar is celebrated for 15 days, with the main celebrations on the first three days.
• Meaning: 
  • The term ‘Losar’ means New year in the Tibetan language. ‘Lo’ means year and ‘Sar’ means new.
• Ancient Roots:
  • Losar predates the arrival of Buddhism in Tibet and has its roots in a winter incense-burning custom of the Bon religion. 
• Celebrated At: 
  • Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal, India
  • In India- Ladakh, Kinnaur, Spiti, Sikkim

Source: PIB