Jan 14, 2016 · The Sikh Maghi Festival begins January 14. The Maghi festival is a religious, cultural and seasonal festival which marks the start of the agricultural year and increasing daylight time. It is...

Maghi is the regional name of the Hindu festival of Makar Sankranti celebrated in Nepal, Punjab, Haryana Jammu division and Himachal Pradesh. In Himachal, the festival is also known as Maghi Saaji [1] [2] or Magha Ra Saza. [3] In Bihar and Nepal it is also referred to as Maghi Parva or Maghi Sankranti.

Maghi – Lohri is actually a combination of the Maghi Hindu festival celebrated in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, and the Lohri folk festival celebrated in Northern India. Maghi begins on the first day of the month of Magh in the Hindu calendar and comes after Lohri.

Jan 13, 2025 · Maghi in 2025 will be celebrated on January 13. It is always observed on the day following Makar Sankranti and is tied to the harvest season. Maghi’s timing aligns with the cold winter months, bringing with it a sense of renewal and hope as the season shifts towards spring.

MAGHI AND THE 40 MUKTE. Sikhs visit the Gurdwara as the day of Maghi is observed to honour the heroic fight of the Chali Mukte, or the Forty Liberated Ones, who sacrificed their own lives defending an attack by the imperial army marching in pursuit of Guru Gobind Singh.

Feb 11, 2025 · Maghi, also known as Magha Purnima, is a significant Hindu festival. It is celebrated on the full moon day in the Hindu month of Magh. In 2025, it falls on 12th February, a Wednesday. The...

A mahala or big march of pilgrims from the main shrine to gurdwara Tibbi Sahib, sacred to Guru Gobind Singh, concludes the three-day celebration. Maghi also called as Makara Sankranti and is observed on the first day of Magh as a winter harvest festival.

Jan 15, 2024 · In Rupandehi, the celebration of Maghi, also known as the Khichadi festival, has brought about some differences, as explained by Sarita Chaudhari, the secretary of Tharu Kalyankari Sabha in Rupandehi.

January 14, 2025, marks Maghi, a significant festival in Sikh and Hindu traditions. For Sikhs, it commemorates the bravery and sacrifice of the Chali Mukte (Forty Liberated Ones), who defended Guru Gobind Singh Ji during the Battle of Muktsar.

Discover Maghi, a vibrant Indian festival commemorating bravery and new beginnings. Experience bonfires, rituals, and cultural festivities this January.