Sonam Lhosar being observed today
The Tamang community is celebrating Sonam Lhosar, New Year, by organizing various programs today.
According to the Manjushree calendar, the 2861st year starts from today. Sonam Lhosar festival is celebrated every year on the occasion of Magh Shukla Pratipada with various programs.
Sonam Lhosar is divided into 12 categories: rat, cow, tiger, rabbit, dragon (cloud), snake, horse, sheep, monkey, bird, dog and pig.
The festival is specially celebrated in different districts of Bagmati region where Tamang caste is predominant. The government has given a public holiday across the country on the occasion.
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