Literally, the term “Lhosar” is composed of two words “Lho” which means “barga or Group” and “Sar” which means “New”. Gurungs divide time into cycles of 12 years (which is called “lohokor”), to each year of which a special name is given, which is known as barga (Lho). Lhosar also heralds the change in ‘Lho’. … Continue reading Tamu Lhosar