Last Updated on January 17, 2025 by studentabc.xyz
Lohri, a festival of great popularity, is celebrated extensively by Sikhs and Hindus all over India, with a special focus on the northern states. It marks the onset of the harvest season and the ripening of winter crops.
The festival is honored the day before Makara Sankranti.
Makar Sankranti, referred to as Uttarayana, Makar, or Sankranti, is an auspicious Hindu festival and observance. It occurs annually on January 14th, symbolizing the sun’s shift from Sagittarius to Capricorn in the zodiac.
Magh Bihu also known as Bhogali Bihu, is a momentous festival observed in Assam during the month of January. This festival holds great importance as it signifies the culmination of the harvest season. It is a time filled with happiness and appreciation, as people from various communities unite to commemorate the bountiful harvest through customary feasts, bonfires, and cultural festivities.
What To Know
- Lohri, a festival of great popularity, is celebrated extensively by Sikhs and Hindus all over India, with a special focus on the northern states.
- Magh Bihu also known as Bhogali Bihu, is a momentous festival observed in Assam during the month of January.
- It is a time filled with happiness and appreciation, as people from various communities unite to commemorate the bountiful harvest through customary feasts, bonfires, and cultural festivities.