LOHRI North Indian Celebrate this as a Agriculture Festival
LOHRI North Indian Celebrate this as a Agriculture Festival Lohri is a popular festival celebrated primarily in the northern regions of India, especially in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu, as well as in parts of Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. It marks the end of the winter season and the beginning of the harvest season, making it an agricultural festival that is deeply connected to the cycles of nature. Lohri is celebrated on the 13th day of the month of Paush (usually around January 13), which coincides with the arrival of the harvest of rabi crops, particularly sugarcane, wheat, and mustard. Historical Significance and Legends Lohri has both cultural and historical significance. One of the most well-known legends associated with Lohri is that of Dulla Bhatti, a local hero during the reign of the Mughal emperor Akbar. Dulla Bhatti is remembered for his act of rescuing young girls who were being sold to the Mughal Empire and helping them marry with dignity. People often sing th...