Lohri is an ancient mid-winter festival originating in regions near the Himalayan mountains where winter is colder than the rest of the subcontinent.

Lohri is the first of India’s rich and diverse melange of festivals to be celebrated with great pomp and energy across different regions of the country in the new calendar year.

Jan 13, 2025 · Lohri is a traditional celebration, particularly observed by Northern India and linked to the Punjab region, to mark the passing of the winter solstice and welcome longer days and the sun’s journey to the northern hemisphere.

Apr 1, 2025 · Lohri is Celebrated on January 13th, it marks the end of winter and the sowing season of winter crops, symbolizing the arrival of longer days and the harvest season. The festival celebrates the harvest of key winter crops like sugarcane, mustard, and wheat, highlighting agricultural prosperity.

Jan 9, 2024 · Lohri, the harvest festival of north India, will be celebrated on January 14 this year. Also called 'Lohadi' or 'Lal Loi', Lohri is mostly celebrated in Punjab, and also in nearby states …

Jan 13, 2025 · How Lohri is Celebrated? The celebrations of the divine festival of Lohri is featured by the lighting of the sacred fire which is considered as highly divine and holy ritual denoting the presence and blessings of Lord Agni.

Oct 19, 2024 · Discover the rich history, traditions, and cultural significance of Lohri Festival, celebrated with bonfires, songs, and dances across India.

Dec 22, 2024 · Lohri is traditionally celebrated on January 13th every year, marking the eve of Makar Sankranti. The festival’s fixed date aligns with the solar calendar and signifies the Sun’s …

Jan 8, 2025 · Learn Lohri 2025: Its date, traditions, cultural significance, and how it celebrates the harvest season, new beginnings, and community spirit.

Lohri is a harvest festival that commemorates the end of the sowing season for rabi crops. On this day, people worship Agni (fire) and Surya Dev (the sun god) to invoke their blessings for a prosperous harvest.