Losar marks the New Year for the Monpa and Sherdukpen tribes and is influenced by:

Donyi-Polo faith
Hindu traditions
Tibetan Buddhism
Ancient animistic beliefs

The correct answer is: c) Tibetan Buddhism.

Losar is the most important festival of the Monpa and Sherdukpen tribes in Arunachal Pradesh, India. It marks the beginning of the new year according to the Tibetan lunisolar calendar. The festival is celebrated for 15 days, with each day having its own special significance.

The main activities of Losar include:

  • Worshiping the gods and ancestors: The Monpa and Sherdukpen believe that the gods and ancestors play an important role in their lives. During Losar, they offer prayers and sacrifices to the gods and ancestors to ensure their well-being in the coming year.
  • Visiting friends and relatives: Losar is a time for family and friends to come together and celebrate the new year. People visit each other’s homes, exchange gifts, and feast on traditional food.
  • Dancing and singing: Losar is a time for celebration and joy. People dance and sing to traditional music and enjoy the company of their loved ones.

Losar is a time of great joy and celebration for the Monpa and Sherdukpen tribes. It is a time to reflect on the past year and look forward to the year ahead. It is also a time to strengthen family and community ties.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Donyi-Polo faith is the traditional religion of the Monpa and Sherdukpen tribes. It is a nature-based religion that worships the sun and moon.
  • Hindu traditions are not as prevalent in Arunachal Pradesh as they are in other parts of India.
  • Ancient animistic beliefs are also found in Arunachal Pradesh, but they are not as widespread as Donyi-Polo faith or Tibetan Buddhism.