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Tamu Lhosar

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Tamu Lhosar
तमु लोसार
Ghatu dance performed in Tamu Lhosar
FrequencyAnnually (15 Poush)
Country   Nepal
 India
Organised byGurung people

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.

Activities

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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]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Sen, Sandeep (2020-12-30). "Tamu Lhosar being celebrated". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
  2. ^ Magazine, New Spolight. "Gurung Community Celebrates Tamu Lhosar, New Year". SpotlightNepal. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
  3. ^ Giri, Atma Ram (2016). "Festival culture of nepalese immigrant students living in Oslo". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  4. ^ "Tamu Lhosar, New Year of the Gurungs". ECS NEPAL. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
  5. ^ "Tamu Lhosar, Sonam, Gyalpo Losar 2020, Celebration Date". Above The Himalaya. 2020-12-08. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
  6. ^ "Tamu Losar - We All Nepali". Retrieved 2021-02-17.
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