13th January (Every Year)
Lohri is @ prominent winter folk festival of the Sikhs and Hindus from the Punjab region of india. it marks the beginning of the longer days after the winter solstice. itis also associated with the successful harvest of the Rabi crops (winter crops), because of which the day after Lohri (Makar Sankranti) is celebrated as a financial New Year by many Punjabi farmers.
As a part of the celebrations, a huge bonfire is lighted in almost every Punjabi household, People gather and walk around the fire, sing traditional Lohri songs to observe the festival. Peanuts, sesame, beaten rice and popcorns, which are considered the prasad (devotional offering) of Lohri are also tossed into the fire to mark the occasion
Delhi is the ideal destination for sparkling Lohri celebrations. As the sun bids adieu for the day, people start preparing for the festival. While most Punjabis celebrate within their homes, many light the auspicious fire outside and rejoice with their neighbours. For a more upbeat celebration, various events and festivals are organised all around the city. True Lohri fans should definitely visit Dilli Haat, Janakpuri on this day. At this venue, a huge bonfire is lit up around which people pray and enjoy, creating a village-type ambience. While here, visitors do not just get to enjoy the traditional Bhangra performances and music shows but also the special sweets, which are distributed as Lohri prasad.