festivals of punjab

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There are numerous Sikh fairs and festivals. Some are of local importance as Maghi of Muktsar and Hola Mohalla of Anandpur. The most important festivals are observed by the Sikhs wherever they are.
Lohri, The Dawn of New year in Punjab
SUNDER MUNDRIYE.......Hoey..... Among the popular festivals enriching the varied culture of India, is the festival of Lohri. Lohri "The Bonfire Festival" is celebrated on 13th January every year. It is a festival that marks the solar equinox and the sun starts moving towards Uttarayan (North).
Baisakhi
Baisakhi generally falls in the first half of April. It is the birthday of Khalsa. This is also a threeday-celebration at great centres and one-day celebration at other places.

Hola Mohalla
In India a festival named Holi is celebrated annually in remembrance of the legend of Prahlad. On the same day this festival is also celebrated at Anandpur Sahib in which thousands of people take part
Sangrand, A Popular festival in Punjab
It is the beginning of a new month according to Sikh calendar. The beginning of the new month is announced in the gurdwaras and the relevant portion from the Bara Maha

Teeyan, A Gidha by women in punjab
The dance usually takes place on the bank of some river or pond under big shady trees. Swings are thrown over the branches and singing, swinging and dancing starts.

Teeyan Teej Diyan Bhadon De Muklava
Punjab is a state of season and festivals. Even in month of Baisakhi celebrated like that in the month of Savan. Teejs are celebrated in the Punjab. The month of Sawan is extremely waited by the people and also by the young girls. The real life of Punjabi people is seen in the festival.
 
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