Short note on history of Zhang Zhung Losar
According to the Zhang Zhung (Bönpo) calendar, today is the New Year of the Water Tiger. The Zhang Zhung calendar is based on a strict astrological system. Before the 13th century, the calendar used in Tibet was the Zhang Zhung one. In the 13th century, Mongols and Tibetans were at war. To mark their victory, the Mongols changed the Zhang Zhung calendar, postponing the new year by one month. This is the system now used to calculate the current Tibetan New Year, and is also known as the Mongolian astrological system. Nevertheless, in some places, such as Zhigatse and Mt.…
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