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Losar (Gyalpo, Sonam & Tamu)

Learn about Losar (Gyalpo, Sonam & Tamu) through verified cultural context, key facts, regions, traditions and references.

Communities

Sherpa (Gyalpo Losar), Tamang (Sonam Losar), Gurung & Magar (Tamu Losar)

Regions

Himalayan and mid-hill districts nationwide

Calendar

Gyalpo: Falgun–Chaitra; Tamu: Poush 15; Sonam: Magh

Season

Dec–Mar

Rituals

House cleansing, gutuk noodle soup, chang beer toasts, new clothes, and monastery prayers; Gurung Tamu Losar on Poush 15 (late December) marks the sun's turn.

Significance

Three related new-year calendars of Tibetan-heritage communities — each with its own year count and zodiac animal.