Lohri, a vibrant harvest festival primarily celebrated in North India on January 13, 2026, marks the end of winter and the beginning of longer days. The festival symbolizes warmth, gratitude, and new beginnings, bringing communities together around bonfires. Celebrations include folk songs, dancing, and offering traditional items like sesame seeds and jaggery to the fire. Lohri also signifies the harvest of rabi crops and is a time for sharing wishes and greetings with loved ones.