In Ladakh, people celebrate Losar on the first day of the eleventh lunar month. The reason for this is the tradition set by the 17th century king, Jamyang Namgyal. During his reign, he decided to lead an expedition against the Balti forces, however, he was advised not to do anything of the sort since the new year was just round the corner. What Jamyang Namgyal did to appease the people and still go ahead with his intentions was rather interesting. He shifted the new year two months before the actual date. So, Ladakh, now celebrates its new year on the 1st day of the eleventh lunar month. Preparation begin on the 29th day of the tenth lunar month. People stock provisions including goats, sheep and grains for evening feast with relatives. Houses and shrines are illuminated with lights in the evening itself. On the day of the new year, people hang images of ibex, symbol of fertility, on the doors and walls of the kitchen. Also, ibex images made of dough are placed on the shelves of the kitchen to bring that extra good luck.