Losar Festival celebrations begin in
McLeod Ganj
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Losar Festival
celebrations begin in McLeod Ganj, marking start of Fire Horse Year.
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Preparations for the
Tibetan New Year festival Losar have begun in McLeod Ganj, a major centre of
the Tibetan exile community.
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The festival is scheduled
to be celebrated from 18 to 20 February with traditional enthusiasm.
¨ The arrival of Tibetan
spiritual leader Dalai Lama in McLeod Ganj has created an atmosphere of joy
among devotees.
¨ On this occasion, member
of the Tibetan community prepare a traditional dish called Khapse in their
homes and monasteries.
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Incense sticks are lit
and collective prayers are offered during the celebrations.
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Special prayers are
performed for the long life of the Dalai Lama.
¨ The community also prays for the freedom of Tibet during the festival.
¨ This year’s Losar marks the beginning of the Fire Horse Year in the Tibetan calendar.
