BOMDILA, Mar 10: The Losar celebration marking the Buddhist Fire Horse New Year 2153 was observed with great enthusiasm and community participation at Bomdila on Monday.
Organized by the Bomdila Buddhist Society, West Kameng, the event was graced by Guru Tulku Rinpoche, who conducted the sacred Losar rituals in presence of dignitaries and devotees. Padmashree Rinpoche, along with a group of monks, performed the Mangala Sharan ceremonies, invoking blessings for peace, prosperity, and well-being in the New Year.
Dr Dilip Kumar, Deputy Commissioner West Kameng, attended the programme as chief guest, while Pai Dawe (executive engineer), was the guest of honour. The event was also attended by several dignitaries including Ito Basar, District & Sessions Judge, West Kameng; DIG, SSB Dirang Kamal Kant; Merry Jonam, Chief Judicial Magistrate; and Col Parikshit Das, Commanding Officer 2 Arunachal Scouts.
Addressing the gathering, the DC extended warm Losar greetings to the people of West Kameng and wished them peace, prosperity, and good health in the coming year. He highlighted the cultural and spiritual significance of Losar, noting that the festival symbolizes renewal, hope, compassion, and harmony while bringing communities together in a spirit of unity and mutual respect.
He further emphasized that festivals such as Losar play an important role in preserving the rich cultural heritage of the region and strengthening social harmony, while also encouraging the younger generation to remain connected with their traditions.
The programme was attended by a large number of government officials, community leaders, monks, devotees, and members of the public, reflecting the district’s spirit of communal harmony and cultural unity. (DIPR)