Lohri, a popular Punjabi festival, is celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy in the state of Punjab. This festival marks the end of winter and the arrival of longer days, symbolizing the Sun's journey to the Northern Hemisphere. Lohri is celebrated on the 13th of January every year.

The festival is associated with the harvest of the Rabi crops. The agricultural significance of the festival is that Lohri is celebrated to thank God for a good harvest. It is a community festival where Punjabis, irrespective of their religion, celebrate it with their family, friends, and neighbors.

On the day of Lohri, a bonfire is lit in the evening, and people gather around it. They throw sweets, puffed rice, and popcorn into the flames, sing popular songs and exchange greetings. This ritual is performed for the prosperity of the family.

Another significant tradition of Lohri is the 'Sunder Mundriye' song. This song narrates a story of a man called Dulla Bhatti, who is said to have lived during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar. He was regarded as a hero in Punjab for rescuing poor Punjabi girls from being forcibly taken to be sold in slave market.

The festival of Lohri is incomplete without its traditional delicacies. Sarson da Saag and Makki di Roti, a traditional Punjabi dish, is a must-have during this festival. Other delicacies include Gur ki Roti, Pinni, and various other sweets made of jaggery and sesame seeds.

People dress up in their best clothes, usually traditional Punjabi attire, and dance to the beats of the dhol. The dance forms include the vibrant Bhangra and Gidda. The festivities continue till late in the night with people exchanging gifts and sweets.