Losar festival is celebrated in which of the following states?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The Correct Answer is option 4 i.e. Arunachal Pradesh.
Losar is a major festival celebrated in Arunachal Pradesh, especially by the Monpa community, to mark the Tibetan New Year. The festival usually falls in February or March and is observed with prayers, traditional dances, music, and vibrant cultural displays. The word “Losar” means “New Year” in Tibetan, and the celebration reflects a blend of Buddhist rituals and local traditions. People clean their homes, visit monasteries, and make offerings to deities for a prosperous year ahead. It is also celebrated in other Himalayan regions such as Ladakh, Sikkim, and parts of Himachal Pradesh.
Other options :
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Chhattisgarh: Celebrates tribal festivals like Bastar Dussehra and Madai, not Losar.
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Andhra Pradesh: Known for festivals like Ugadi and Sankranti, not Losar.
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Goa: Celebrates Carnival, Shigmo, and other Christian and Hindu festivals, not Losar.