Which among the following festivals also known as ‘Maghi’ festival in Himachal Pradesh?

Halda
Fulaich
Lohri
Khepa

The correct answer is C. Lohri.

Lohri is a major Punjabi folk festival celebrated primarily in the Indian states of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and parts of Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, and Rajasthan. It is also celebrated by the Sikh community worldwide. The festival marks the end of winter and the beginning of harvest season. It is celebrated on the last day of the month of Paush (Punjabi: ਪੌਸ਼) in the Hindu calendar, which usually falls in January.

The festival is a time for family and friends to come together and celebrate the harvest. It is also a time to pray for the well-being of the family and for a good harvest in the coming year. People gather around bonfires and sing folk songs. They also eat traditional foods such as ghugni (a type of lentil curry), jalebi (a type of sweet), and popcorn.

The festival is also associated with the legend of Dulha Bhatti, a Punjabi folk hero who fought against the Mughal emperor Akbar. According to the legend, Dulha Bhatti was a brave and generous man who helped the poor and needy. He was also a great warrior who fought against the Mughals. One day, the Mughal emperor Akbar came to Punjab and demanded tribute from the people. Dulha Bhatti refused to pay the tribute and fought against the Mughals. He was eventually killed in battle, but his legend lives on.

Lohri is a time for celebration and joy. It is a time to come together with family and friends and to celebrate the harvest. It is also a time to remember the legend of Dulha Bhatti and his fight against the Mughals.

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