' Tamu Lochar' is one of the traditional festivals of the_________of Sikkim. It is celebrated to mark the beginning of their new year, which falls on the 15th day of Pusa, according to the Hindu calendar Vikram Samvat and 30th December in the English calendar.

Explanation

Gurung community. Festivals celebrated in Sikkim: Maghe Sankranti, Sonam Lochar, Losar, Ramnawami (Chaite Dasain), Sakewa, Saga Dawa, Eid Ul Fitr, Bhanu Jayanti, Drukpa Tshechi, Tendong Lho Rum Faat, Indrajatra, Pang Lhabsol, Barahimizong, Kagyed Dance. Vikram Samvat was started in 57 B.C. when the emperor Vikramaditya defeated Sakas.