Losar Festival 2020: Here is all you need to know about this Tibetan festival

Losar Festival is celebrated in India in north-eastern region. Places like Nepal, Tibet, Sikkim, and Bhutan are major contributors of this Losar Festival. Losar customs in Bhutan are similar to, but distinct from, customs in neighbouring Tibet. Losar Festival takes place between February 24 and February 26.

festival was founded much before Buddhism. Losar festival is celebrated as a gesture to thank Gods. Initially, Losar festival was celebrated mostly among farmers. Losar is mainly celebrated for 15 days, with important celebrations on first three days. 

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Initially, it was believed that pleasing Gods contributes to well-being of locals. In modern-day, Losar festival is celebrated for three days. pre-celebration of festival begins from month even before Losar. festival mostly starts with commemoration of eight symbols like parasol, conch shell, vase, and victory banner. first day of festival begins with cleaning house and preparing special Tibetan dishes. 

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On second day, many religious ceremonies take place in various monasteries. firecrackers keep evil spirits away. Local people also send gifts to monks as a gesture of thanks. third day of festival is New Year's Day. On third day, people wake up early and wear new clos. It is followed by people visiting monasteries to be a part of this cultural festival. 

families organise a reunion dinner which includes a special kind of cake which is known as 'kapse'. Along with this, an alcoholic drink is also a part of this dinner which is known as 'Chang'. This alcoholic drink helps to keep people warm. 

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