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Prayers, festivities and rituals: Buddhists welcome the New Year with great enthusiasm

Tibetan monks arrange the portrait of exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, during a function organised to mark ‘Losar’, or the Tibetan New Year, in Kathmandu. Losar festival, which has its origin in the 15th century, celebrates the Ladakhi or Tibetan New Year. It is said to last 15 days, but the first 3 days are the most important ones. (REUTERS)

Updated on: Mar 01, 2017 5:16 PM IST

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Tibetan monks arrange the portrait of exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, during a function organised to mark ‘Losar’, or the Tibetan New Year, in Kathmandu. Losar festival, which has its origin in the 15th century, celebrates the Ladakhi or Tibetan New Year. It is said to last 15 days, but the first 3 days are the most important ones. (REUTERS)

Updated on Mar 01, 2017 5:16 PM

Tibetan monks arrange the portrait of exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, during a function organised to mark ‘Losar’, or the Tibetan New Year, in Kathmandu. Losar festival, which has its origin in the 15th century, celebrates the Ladakhi or Tibetan New Year. It is said to last 15 days, but the first 3 days are the most important ones. (REUTERS)

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Smoke rise from the burning incense as a Tibetan man in traditional attire offers prayers . (Navesh Chitrakar / REUTERS)

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Smoke rise from the burning incense as a Tibetan man in traditional attire offers prayers . (Navesh Chitrakar / REUTERS)

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Tibetan Buddhist monks blow ceremonial horns during a special morning prayer session on the third day of ‘Losar’, or Tibetan New Year, in Dharamsala .

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Tibetan Buddhist monks blow ceremonial horns during a special morning prayer session on the third day of ‘Losar’, or Tibetan New Year, in Dharamsala .

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Tibetans throw white flour powder in air during a prayer session as part of ‘Losar’ celebration. (Shyam Sharma / HT Photo)

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Tibetans throw white flour powder in air during a prayer session as part of ‘Losar’ celebration. (Shyam Sharma / HT Photo)

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A Tibetan old man offering traditional white Khata (traditional Tibetan scarf) in front of Dalai Lama picture during special Morning Prayer session on the third and one of the most important day of the ‘Losar’.

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A Tibetan old man offering traditional white Khata (traditional Tibetan scarf) in front of Dalai Lama picture during special Morning Prayer session on the third and one of the most important day of the ‘Losar’.

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People attend special morning prayer session on the third day of Tibetan New Year.

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People attend special morning prayer session on the third day of Tibetan New Year.

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A Tibetan man ties prayer flags on a string during the ‘Losar’, or Tibetan New Year celebrations..

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A Tibetan man ties prayer flags on a string during the ‘Losar’, or Tibetan New Year celebrations..

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Tibetan Buddhist monks play ceremonial horns during a special prayer ceremony on the third day of the Tibetan New Year called 'Losar' in Dharmsala. (Ashwini Bhatia / AP)

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Tibetan Buddhist monks play ceremonial horns during a special prayer ceremony on the third day of the Tibetan New Year called 'Losar' in Dharmsala. (Ashwini Bhatia / AP)

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Many events such as the dance of the deer and the amusing battles between the King and his various ministers are highlights of this festival. (Navesh Chitrakar / REUTERS)

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Many events such as the dance of the deer and the amusing battles between the King and his various ministers are highlights of this festival. (Navesh Chitrakar / REUTERS)

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Losar is marked with ancient ceremonies that represent the struggle between good and evil. (Navesh Chitrakar / REUTERS)

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Losar is marked with ancient ceremonies that represent the struggle between good and evil. (Navesh Chitrakar / REUTERS)

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Tibetans in exile throwing barley flour in air on the 3rd day of Tibetan New Year ‘Losar’ at Mcleodganj in Dharamshala. (PTI)

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Tibetans in exile throwing barley flour in air on the 3rd day of Tibetan New Year ‘Losar’ at Mcleodganj in Dharamshala. (PTI)

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Tibetans celebrated the third day of the Firebird year by tying multicoloured prayer flags on high poles and praying. (Ashwini Bhatia / AP)

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Tibetans celebrated the third day of the Firebird year by tying multicoloured prayer flags on high poles and praying. (Ashwini Bhatia / AP)

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Tibetan Buddhist monks usher in the Tibetan New Year 'Losar' at Tsugla Khang Temple in McLedoganj, Dharamshala . (PTI)

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Tibetan Buddhist monks usher in the Tibetan New Year 'Losar' at Tsugla Khang Temple in McLedoganj, Dharamshala . (PTI)

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‘Losar’ is characterized especially by dancing, music, and a general spirit of merrymaking. (Navesh Chitrakar/ REUTERS)

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‘Losar’ is characterized especially by dancing, music, and a general spirit of merrymaking. (Navesh Chitrakar/ REUTERS)

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Tibetans believe that the prayer flags representing the five elements: earth, fire, sky, water and wind, spread prayers with the wind. (Ashwini Bhatia / AP)

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Tibetans believe that the prayer flags representing the five elements: earth, fire, sky, water and wind, spread prayers with the wind. (Ashwini Bhatia / AP)

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A young Tibetan girl dressed up in traditional attire helps her younger sister get ready on the occasion of the Tibetan New year . (PTI)

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A young Tibetan girl dressed up in traditional attire helps her younger sister get ready on the occasion of the Tibetan New year . (PTI)

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A Tibetan woman touches her head to the wall surrounding the residence of her spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on the third day of the Tibetan New Year called 'Losar' in Dharmsala. (Ashwini Bhatia / AP)

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A Tibetan woman touches her head to the wall surrounding the residence of her spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on the third day of the Tibetan New Year called 'Losar' in Dharmsala. (Ashwini Bhatia / AP)

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A Bhutanese villager prepares to throw a dart as he takes part in a ‘Turung Game’ during the celebration of ‘Losar’ at Paro. (Diptendu DUTTA / AFP)

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A Bhutanese villager prepares to throw a dart as he takes part in a ‘Turung Game’ during the celebration of ‘Losar’ at Paro. (Diptendu DUTTA / AFP)

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‘Losar’ celebrations are an amalgamation of ancient rituals, staged dance dramas, dance and revelry for the people. (Diptendu DUTTA / AFP)

Updated on Mar 01, 2017 5:16 PM

‘Losar’ celebrations are an amalgamation of ancient rituals, staged dance dramas, dance and revelry for the people. (Diptendu DUTTA / AFP)

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