Losar festival in Paddar

It is celebrated in almost every village of Paddar valley amidst extensive pomp and gaiety to welcome the New Year with a special fervour. On this day local people are seen dressed up in finest traditional clothes. They start the festival by visiting monasteries with offerings before their deities, pray for the well-being of their relatives and wish each other.

During the Losar festival a blend of cultural events, traditional performances and various ancient rituals are performed which make the festival more tempting and artistic. There are blaring musical instruments accompanied by dancing and celebrations. Traditional dishes are prepared and served among relatives. Houses are decorated with good luck signs and colourful prayer flags for peace and harmony are hoisted in important religious place like monasteries and house tops to welcome the New Year.