Sonam Lhosar being observed today

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Kathmandu: The Tamang community is celebrating Sonam Lhosar, meaning New Year, by organizing various programs on Wednesday.

According to the Manjushree calendar, the 2858th year starts from today. From today, the tiger year enters after completing the cow year. Sonam Lhosar festival is celebrated every year on the occasion of Magh Shukla Pratipada with various programs.

Sonam Lhosar is divided into 12 categories: rat, cow, tiger, rabbit, dragon (cloud), snake, horse, sheep, monkey, bird, dog and pig.

The festival is specially celebrated in different districts of the Bagmati region. The government has given a public holiday across the country on the occasion of the festival to be celebrated on Wednesday this year.