Finally, according to the system of the 13th century Lama Progon Cheogyal Phagpa, the first day of the first month of the calendar year is counted as the beginning of each year. Earlier in Tibet, Losar was celebrated in accordance with the different harvest seasons, but gradually, it was on the same day that festivities were held. The first day of the Losar is called the Lama Losar. The second day is called the King s Losar. Early morning prayers are held and before dinner people perform throwing our evil spirits.
People visit each other house to greet New Year.
Children are given gifts by relatives and friends. This site is maintained and updated by The Office of Tibet, the official agency of His Holiness His Holiness the Dalai Lama in London. This Web page may be lined to any other Web sites. Contents may not be altered.