From significance to celebrations, know all about the Lohri festival in India
Updated On: 12 January, 2025 11:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
It holds special significance as it marks the ripening of rabi crops like wheat and sugarcane and beginning of the new harvest season
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As India’s harvest season arrives, it brings many vibrant celebrations. This auspicious time of the year is marked by different names in different parts of the country. Lohri is one of the most popular harvest festivals in India and is primarily celebrated in but not limited to Punjab and other northern regions of the country.
Lohri 2025 date and time
Lohri is generally celebrated on January 13 every year, the night before Makar Sankranti, another harvest festival observed on January 14. This year, the Lohri Sankranti Moment will occur at 09:03 AM on January 14, as per Drik Panchang.
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