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Losoong | |
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Official name | Losoong |
Also called | Sonam Losoong, Namsoong |
Observed by | Bhutias, Lepchas |
Significance | Sikkimese New Year Lepcha New Year |
Date | 1st day of the 11th month of the Tibetan lunar calendar. |
2023 date | 13 December |
Frequency | Annual |
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Losoong marks the end of harvest season,[1] of the Bhutia tribe, celebrated every year in December.
Based on the Tibetan Lunar Calendar
Losoong is celebrated not only in India but also in Nepal and Bhutan.
The dance forms performed in the festival depict narrativized tales from the life of Padmasambhava (or Guru Ugyen).[5]
Celebration begins after the priest offers 'Chi-Fut', special alcohol, to the gods. After the offering to gods the effigy of the demon King is burnt. Burning the demon represents destroying the evil.
Certain competitions are organized and merrymaking lasts for several days. The festival is also called Sonam Losoong. Losoong festival is very famous in eastern India.