Losar
Buddhist New Year
Cultural Significance
Losar, celebrated by the Monpa tribe, marks the Tibetan New Year and is one of the most iconic festivals in Arunachal Pradesh. It is held in February or March and features vibrant prayer flag hoisting, Cham masked dances, and butter sculpture offerings at Tawang Monastery. Visitors can experience the spiritual energy of Buddhist rituals, taste festive dishes like khapse (fried pastries), and witness the community’s collective prayers for peace and prosperity.
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Festival Journey
Losar in Tawang
In Arunachal Pradesh, Losar is celebrated by the Monpas who are a majority in Tawang. Belonging to the Mongoloid stock, the Monpas are mainly into agriculture and animal husbandry. Before the advent of the festival, people can be seen cleaning […]
Destinations
Arunachal Pradesh, Bomdila, Dirang
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