2025-01-14 12:12 PM IST
On January 13, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the festival of Lohri with fellow citizens in New Delhi. He interacted with the crowd during the celebrations, which took place amidst a joyous atmosphere. The Prime Minister expressed his warm wishes to the people, emphasizing the significance of Lohri in the cultural fabric of India. He also highlighted the spirit of unity and togetherness that the festival fosters among people from all walks of life. Lohri, celebrated primarily in Punjab and other northern regions of India, marks the end of winter and the arrival of the harvest season. Traditionally, people gather around a bonfire, sing folk songs, and offer sesame seeds, sugar, and other offerings, symbolizing prosperity, warmth, and abundance for the year ahead.