LOHRI
Lohri is generally celebrated on January 13th every year by lighting a bonfire. However, it’s much more than just a bonfire; it is a festival of gratitude and transition. It marks the harvest of the Rabi crops (winter crops), particularly sugarcane. Farmers offer thanks to the Sun God for a bountiful harvest. Lohri also signifies the passing of the winter solstice. It is believed to be the coldest day of the year, thereafter, the days start becoming longer and warmer as the sun moves toward the Northern Hemisphere (Makar Sankranti). This festival is primarily celebrated in North India - Punjab, Hariyana, Delhi and Himachal Pradesh. The celebration is a community-focused event filled with music, food, and fire. Bonfire: In the evening, people gather in open space to light a large bonfire. This symbolizes the Sun God and is a way to seek blessings and warmth. People walk around the fire (Parikrama) and throw Til (sesame seeds), Gaja...
