Punjabi Festival of Lohri is being celebrated today to mark the journey of sun into Makar Rashi. Lohri marks the coldest day in northern India. The earth is farthest away from the sun at this time and begins its journey towards the sun on Lohri.<br/><br/>Bonfire Festival of Lohri marks the end of cold month of Paush and beginning of Magh or the arrival of spring. AIR correspondent reports that Lohri is being celebrated with traditional fervour in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh.
News On AIR | January 13, 2017 3:24 PM
Lohri being celebrated today