Fill in the blank:
Ladakhi new year (Losar) is welcomed with symbolic dough models of____________ sun, and moon placed in households.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Ibex.
Losar, the Tibetan and Ladakhi New Year, is a vibrant festival symbolizing the victory of good over evil. A unique tradition involves preparing symbolic dough models known as 'Luma'. These models specifically feature the Ibex (a mountain goat), along with the sun and moon, which are placed in the kitchen or prayer rooms of households.
The Ibex is revered in Ladakhi culture as a symbol of fertility, prosperity, and endurance. It is believed that keeping these models brings good luck and a bountiful harvest in the coming year.