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 Festivals
of Darjeeling
The diverse culture of Darjeeling has given
birth to different festivals. Theses festivals provides visitors
with an unique opportunity to understand the local people and
their culture.
Most Hindu and Tibetan festivals do not have a fixed date as
they mostly follow the lunar calendar. But the month is more
or less the same in every year. January - Maghe
Sankranti , Cham,
Cho
Nga Chopa
February - Losar
March - Chotrul
Duechen, Chaite
Dasai
April - Buddha
Jayanti, Sansari
Puja
May - Saga
Dawa,
Parinirvana
June - Asar
ko Pandra
July - Dzam
Ling Chi Sang, Chokhor
Duchen,
Sawane Sankranti
August - Tendong
Lho Rumfat,
Newar's Kwati Purne, Purnima
Festival
September -
Kushe Aushi, Teez
October - Jamare
Aunshi, Nepali
Durga Puja,
Tika,
Tshechu,
Lhabab Duechen
November - Tihar
or Teohar
December - Nambum |
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