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Lohri
Lohri is a popular festival celebrated primarily in Punjab, India, marking the end of the winter season and the arrival of the harvest season, particularly the harvesting of sugarcane. It is traditionally observed on January 13th every year, coinciding with the winter solstice. Lohri is a vibrant celebration filled with dancing, singing, and feasting, with the lighting of a bonfire being the central ritual. People gather around the fire, offering sesame seeds, sugarcane, and other offerings as a symbol of gratitude for a good harvest and to ward off the cold. The festival is also associated with the folklore of Dulla Bhatti, a legendary hero who is said to have rescued young girls from oppression. As families and communities come together to celebrate with traditional songs like "Sundri Mundri," Lohri not only marks a time of seasonal transition but also brings people closer, reinforcing cultural bonds and sharing the joy of the harvest.
