If I am not mistaken, I think we just had "Lochaar" not "Lhosar". My understanding is "Lochaar" is associated with Tamu-Gurungs whereas Lhosar is associated with Tamangs, Sherpas and Tibetans. We will celebrate Lhosar in or around Maghe Sankranti. Am I on the right track here? Please guys help explain it to me.

If you can also explain me the difference between Manange Gurung and Lamichhane Gurung that will be great too. Do they have similar cultural practices? Or is it Manange Gurungs are Buddhist Gurungs while Lamichhane Gurungs are influenced by Hinduism as well? Also, there is a minister called Prithvi Subba Gurung. Is Subba just a middle name in his case? My understanding was that Subba was a Limbu Caste.

Anybody who can shed some light on this will be greatly appreciated.