B L Razdan The Hindu calendar is dotted with many festivals based on the Lunar calendar. However, Makar Sankranti, being based on the Solar calendar, is an exception, which in itself is an ode to the ...

Devotees honour the Sun God (Surya Devta) and the Fire God (Agni) through prayers and offerings. Lohri symbolises the transition to longer, warmer days, falling just a day before Makar Sankranti.

People pray for a good harvest season. The celebration involves praying to the Sun God (Surya Devta) and Fire god (agni dev) for agricultural prosperity and abundant harvesting of crops.

Lohri is particularly meaningful to the Punjabi community, who celebrate by lighting bonfires, offering prayers to Agni and Surya Devta, and hoping for abundance and prosperity in the coming harvest ...

Lohri 2025 falls on January 13, marking the vibrant Punjabi harvest festival celebrated with bonfires, folk traditions, and offerings. Discover the significance, rituals, and history of this joyous ...

With this festival, people pray for a good harvest season. The celebration involves praying to the Sun God (Surya Devta) and Fire god (agni dev) for agricultural prosperity and abundant harvesting ...

Lohri honours the prosperity of agriculture, with prayers offered to Agni, the fire god, and Surya Devta, the Sun god, for a fruitful harvest in the coming season. Families gather around bonfires ...

It is a day of celebration of agricultural prosperity, with prayers offered to Sun god (Surya devta) and Fire God (agni) for a fruitful harvest in the upcoming season. People light bonfires ...