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Sonam Lhoshar Celebration In Nepal

Members of Nepal's indigenous Tamang community dance and perform rituals as they gather to mark the pre-celebration of Sonam Lhosar on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 25, 2025. 'Lho' means year and 'Sar' means new or fresh when translated, and the word 'Sonam' refers to the Tamang people in Nepal. Thus, the festival 'Sonam Lhosar' is the New Year event according to the calendar followed by the Tamang people. The 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 indigenous Tamang community this year celebrates the year of the Snake. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#11981371
Date Taken	25 January 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto

Tamang community Nepal Sonam Lhosar indigenous Kathmandu 2025 Lho Sar New Year Tamang people festival Magh Shukla Pratipada calendar rat cow tiger rabbit dragon cloud snake horse sheep monkey bird dog pig year of Snake rituals dance pre-celebration outskirts categories celebration programs event NurPhoto Subaas Shrestha culture tradition ethnic.