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Tibetan New Year Losar begins amid prayers and festivities
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An old lady spins the traditional Buddhist prayer wheel during a prayer session on the first day of Losar (Tibetan New Year) at the Tibetans' main temple of Tsuglagkhang at McLeodganj on Tuesday. (Shyam sharma/Ht Photo)
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Buddhist monks during a prayer session on the first day of Losar at McLeodganj near Dharamsala on Tuesday. (Shyam sharma/Ht Photo)
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Losar marks the end of winter and start of spring season, and is among the most important festivals of Tibet. (Shyam sharma/Ht Photo)
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Tibetans offer ‘chema’ (king of offering) drink ‘chaang’, (alcoholic beverage), cook traditional food, organise social gatherings and gamble, to celebrate the occasion. (Shyam sharma/Ht Photo)
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