Lohri or Maghi is an important
Fair in Himachal Pradesh. It is usually celebrated
at the culmination of winter, when the winter
bites are no more, and people rejoice the season
amidst extensive pomp and gaiety.
Lohri is mainly celebrated in the North Indian
states of Punbaj, Haryana, and parts of Himachal
Pradesh. Lohri is celebrated after the harvesting
of the Rabi (winter) crops and give in to relaxing
and enjoying the traditional folk songs and dances.
Lohri is celebrated by the Hindus and Sikhs alike.
Lohri is a festival connected with the solar year.
Generally, it is an accepted fact that this festival
is to worship fire. This is particularly a happy
occasion for the couples who for the first time
celebrated Lohri after th eir marriage and also
the first Lohri of the son born in a family. Children
visit homes in the neighbourhood and sing songs.
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