Lohri festival celebrated in India |
Lohri, the harvest festival of north India, is celebrated as every tear on January 13 with a bonfire and folk songs. It symbolizes good harvest and bountifulness of nature. Unlike most festivals in India which witness people visiting family and friends and distributing sweets etc., Lohri celebrations are marked by people gathering at a commonplace and set up a huge bonfire with various kinds of sweet delicacies on display for enjoying together. In the Southern states, Makara Sankranti festivities commenced with people celebrating Bhogi on Jan 13 with traditional fervor and gaiety. The three-day post-harvest festival is being celebrated across the state, predominantly in rural areas as all segments of society celebrate the festival with much pomp. India`s President Ram Nath Kovind greeted the nation on the occasion of Lohri and Sankranti, and wished for harmony, love, and affection in society. A tweet from the President of India read, "Greetings and best wishes to fellow citizens on the occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Bhogali Bihu, Uttarayan, and Paush Parva. May these festivals strengthen the bond of love, affection, and harmony in our society and increase prosperity and happiness in the country.". Vice President Venkaiah Naidu also extended his greetings to the citizens of the country on the occasion. He tweeted, "Lohri and Bhogi greetings to all! These festivals are known for their colorfulness and symbolize good harvest and bountifulness of nature.
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