Lohri marks the end of the winter. Crowds gather around large, teaming bonfires to celebrate the passing of the winter solstice. Rabi crops are primed for harvest as farmers look forward to a new ...

Bonfire Celebration: The central aspect of Lohri celebrations is the lighting of a bonfire. Families gather around it, throw offerings into the flames, and sing traditional folk songs. Dancing and ...

An element of the Punjabi significance of the festival is that Lohri is the eve of Maghi, the first day of the month of Magh. The festival celebrates farmers for their toil, hard work and sweat.