Question

Which state/UT celebrates Losar festival as the traditional New Year by the Buddhist Community?

• A. Ladakh
• B. Sikkim
• C. Uttarakhand
• D. Arunachal Pradesh

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Ladakh

Ladakh is celebrating, Losar, the traditional new year. Losar festival is being celebrated by Buddhist Community in the region. The festival began with the celebration of Birth and Nirvana Anniversary Je Tsongkhapa. People celebrated the festival at religious places like Monasteries, Stupas and other places. The festival is celebrated in Tibetan Buddhism in the month of February or March.