- Losar festivities have begun in McLeodganj, marking the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse.
- Preparations for Losar, the Tibetan New Year festival, have begun in McLeodganj, a major hub of the Tibetan exile community.
- The festival will be celebrated with traditional fervor from February 18 to 20.
- The arrival of Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama in McLeodganj has brought joy to devotees.
- On this occasion, members of the Tibetan community prepare traditional dishes called Khapse in their homes and monasteries.
- Incense sticks are lit and group prayers are offered during the celebrations.
- Special prayers are offered for the long life of the Dalai Lama.
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