 The diverse ethnic populace of Darjeeling Himalayan hill region celebrates several local festivals.The Tibetan ethnic groups like the Lepchas, Bhutias, Gurungs, and Tamangs celebrate new year called Losar in January/February, Dusshera or Dashain, Diwali, Fulpati, Maghe Sankranti, Chotrul Duchen, Buddha Jayanti, Christmas and Tendong Lho Rumfaat, to name a few, which provide the "regional distinctness" of Darjeeling's local culture from the rest of West Bengal.The region is inhabited mainly by Hindus, Buddhists and Christians.