Lepcha/Bhutia New Year's Day:
January
Celebrated in the first week of January during Makar Sankranti when colourful fairs are held along the Teesta River.
Tibetan New Year's Day:February
Colourful folk-dances are held at the monasteries and at the main market places on this day.
Durga Puja/Dussehra:
September/ October
Goddess Durga is worshipped and her images are immersed in the river after taking them in colourful
processions.
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