Highlights
There are many Lohri folk songs associated with the festival and in them, Surya Dev or Sun God finds a mention where people thank him for providing with the heat on earth.
Also, in other songs Agni - the Lohri Goddess Agni is revered.
It is believed that by performing the circumambulation of the Lohri fire with utmost faith and optimism, one can expect miracles to happen.
New Delhi: The much-awaited first festival of 2021 - Lohri is here! Every year it is celebrated with much gusto and fervour on January 13. The festival holds a greater significance in the states of Punjab and Haryana.