LOHRI, MAKAR SANKRANTI, UTTARAYAN, BIHU AND PONGAL 2023: The commencement of the Indian harvesting festivals is just around the corner. Though the occasions hold a close resemblance with each other, the festival is referred to by different names in different communities.
Here’s taking a quick look at what are the different harvesting festivals called along with their date and significance.
Lohri
People wear traditional clothes and sing and dance to folk music to celebrate the festival. It is said that the festival honours the courage and strength of a dacoit name Dulla, who existed during the reign of Mughal emperor Akbar and would rob the rich and give it back to the poor. This year, Lohri falls on Saturday, January 14.
Makar Sankranti
Pongal
Uttarayan
Bihu
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