A festival of happiness and prosperity, the Losar Festival is celebrated with great zeal and fervor in the Lahaul Valley of Himachal Pradesh. Boasting rich imagery, enchanting ritual dances and splendid cultural celebrations, the Losar Festival holds a special place in the lives of the people living in the Lahaul district of Himachal Pradesh. The festival originated in Tibet during its pre-buddhist period, when it was known as the Agrarian Festival, as it was organized to celebrate the blossoming of the apricot trees. The most unique and awe-striking feature of this Tibetan festival is the 'Chham Dance', which is a masked dance performance associated with some sects of Tibetan Buddhism. Dancers wearing colorful costumes and elaborate masks perform this mesmerizing 'Devil Dance' to tell the tale of the death of the cruel Tibetan King Langdarma in the 9th century, which signified the ultimate triumph of good over evil. Another unique and beautiful ritual of Losar festival is the lighting of butter lamps by the lamas, with each lamp signifying Buddha's enlightenment. Tourists visiting this scenic abode are greeted with the amazing visual spectacle of the lit lamps, especially during the evening, and this scene leaves a long lasting impression on them.

Region : Lahaul and Spiti

Duration : 15-days