Tamu Lhosar Explained

Tamu Lhosar
Native Name:तमु लोसार
Native Name Lang:ne
Frequency:Annually (15 Poush)
Country:Nepal, India
People:Gurung

Tamu Lhosar is a new year festival of Gurung people of Nepal. It is celebrated on every 15th Poush (December/January) of the Nepali calendar.[1] [2] [3] Similar to other Lhosars, the Gurung people also represents the years with a cycle of 12 years representing various creatures (garuda, serpent, horse, sheep, monkey, bird, dog, deer, mouse, cow, tiger and cat).[4]

Each Gurung is linked with a particular totem animal. Each year is linked with a totem animal. Read more

Activities

In the lhosar, the Gurung men wear Bhangra, a white apron and a Kachhad, a short. Gurung women, both children and adolescents, wear Ghalek, a velvet blouses and gold ornaments such as earrings and semi-precious stone necklaces.[5]

People in small and large groups feast during the festival and perform traditional dances. Home-made Raksi is served during the feast.

It's a public holiday in Nepal on Tamu Losar day.[6]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sen. Sandeep. Tamu Lhosar being celebrated. The Himalayan Times. 2021-02-17. 2020-12-30.
  2. Web site: Magazine. New Spolight. Gurung Community Celebrates Tamu Lhosar, New Year. SpotlightNepal. 2021-02-17.
  3. Giri. Atma Ram. Festival culture of nepalese immigrant students living in Oslo. 2016.
  4. Web site: Tamu Lhosar, New Year of the Gurungs. ECS NEPAL. 2021-02-17.
  5. Web site: Tamu Lhosar, Sonam, Gyalpo Losar 2020, Celebration Date. Above The Himalaya. 2021-02-17. 2020-12-08.
  6. Web site: Tamu Losar - We All Nepali. 2021-02-17.