
Lohri, a winter festival, is celebrated with bonfires, folk songs, and traditional foods like jaggery, gajak, and revdi. The festival honors the sun and soil, particularly sugarcane harvest. It carries ancient storytelling, referencing the legend of Prahlad and Holika, symbolizing the triumph of goodness over arrogance. Historically, Lohri was a communal village celebration with children singing for treats, embodying its warm and generous spirit.
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