Lohri

SEASONAL FESTIVAL

JANUARY 13, 2024

January 13, 2025
January 13, 2026

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Used to mark the coldest day of the year, Lohri (LOH-ree) signifies the start of winter solstice and is followed by the longest night and shortest day of the year. Often referred to as the ‘Bonfire Festival’ or the ‘Festival of Farmers,’ Lohri is a time to express gratitude and socialize with festive songs and dances to mark the arrival of longer days. During Lohri, the significance of a fire represents energy, spiritual strength, and renewal.

FURTHER READING

HAF’s educational reading primer on the Winter Solstice