Modi greets people on occasion of Lohri

January 13, 2023 23:57

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people on the occasion of Lohri on Friday.

In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Have a wonderful Lohri! May this festival deepen the spirit of harmony in our society. May there be happiness all around."

The Punjabi festival of Lohri falls in the chilly month of January. It is celebrated in many Indian states.

The people of Mathura celebrated this occasion with full pomp and show.

People gathered with their family and friends for the Lohri festivities organized by the local association.

They were seen singing, dancing and enjoying games.

Talking to ANI, one of the people celebrating the festival at the event said, "Lohri is being celebrated with much favour in Mela ground in Mathura. We all are enjoying this festival with bhangra and giddha. Here mimicry and other artists are also performing."

"After a gap of two years, the festival is being celebrated with such grandeur," said another person.

Lohri, the harvest festival celebrated on January 13 every year, marks the end of winter and the time to harvest rabi crops. -- ANI

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