Lhosar Bhoj Day 2

If u what to know about Lhosar

The Gurung community celebrates Lhosar on Poush 15 (around late December or early January) to mark the beginning of their New Year, according to the traditional Tamu lunar calendar. "Lhosar" translates to "New Year" in the Tibetan and Himalayan cultures, with "Lho" meaning "year" or "age" and "Sar" meaning "new."

During Lhosar, people engage in various activities to celebrate the New Year with joy, unity, and cultural pride. The traditions and customs may vary among different ethnic communities such as the Gurung, Tamang, and Sherpa, but the core spirit remains the same. Here’s what people typically do during Lhosar:

1. Cleaning and Decorating Homes

Homes are thoroughly cleaned to drive away negativity and bad luck from the previous year.

People decorate their houses with colorful prayer flags and auspicious symbols to welcome positivity and prosperity.


2. Wearing Traditional Attire

People wear their traditional clothes, such as Gurung Bhangra and Pachhyaura for women, and Kachhad and a traditional shirt for men.

The attire symbolizes pride in their heritage and identity.


3. Preparing and Sharing Traditional Foods

Families prepare special dishes, including sel roti, khapse (fried dough pastry), and other delicacies.

Meat, especially pork, chicken, and yak meat, is commonly enjoyed during the festival.

Families and friends come together for feasts and share food as a symbol of love and unity.


4. Visiting Monasteries and Offering Prayers

People visit monasteries to offer prayers and seek blessings for the New Year.

Rituals, including the lighting of butter lamps, are performed to remove obstacles and bring good fortune.


5. Dancing and Singing

Traditional dances like Ghatu, Sorathi, and other folk performances are an integral part of Lhosar celebrations.

Groups gather to sing and dance, fostering community spirit and joy.


6. Family Gatherings and Ancestral Worship

Families come together to honor their ancestors and exchange gifts.

It’s a time to strengthen family bonds and show respect to elders.


7. Community Festivals

In many areas, large community events are organized with cultural programs, competitions, and feasts.

People engage in friendly gatherings, exchanging greetings and wishes for a prosperous New Year.


Lhosar is a vibrant celebration of new beginnings, gratitude, and cultural identity, bringing communities together in harmony and joy.