Lohri is a popular festival celebrated in North India, predominantly in Punjab, some parts of Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir, and in Pakistan. A celebration of the winter solstice, Lohri ...

reflecting the agricultural roots of the festival. Lohri is celebrated as a public holiday in most northern states of India, such as Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir.

Also known as Makar Sankranti, it marks the advent of spring. Taking dip in rivers is part of the rituals. ‘Chajja’ dance is also performed on the occasion. It is a custom for boys to go ...

The festival is also popular in other parts of the country such as Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Jammu. In 2024, Lohri is celebrated on January 14 (Sunday). Originally, it was observed on the ...

It is also known as the harvest festival and is considered auspicious ... are organized to celebrate the beginning of the New Year. Jammu is a shoppers’ paradise. Raghunath Bazaar near Raghunath ...

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, joined by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, inaugurated the Lok Sanvardhan Parv in ...

Jammu and Kashmir: People's Democratic Party (PDP ... I fondly remember eagerly awaiting the festival & celebrating it with my Hindu friends with immense joy & enthusiasm.

Eid-ul-Fitr is set to be a grand affair across Jammu and Kashmir. The festival is not just a celebration of the end of fasting but a renewal of faith, kindness and community bonds. As the people ...