Ludhiana is known for its rich culture and traditions. Fairs and festival form a vital part of the culture and therefore the city of the Ludhiana also celebrates all major national and its regional festivals with great fervor. Along with festival of Deepawali and Dussera Ludhiana hosts other prominent festival and cultural events which serve as the occasions to witness the culture and traditional custom, rituals ceremonies of the people of the Ludhiana.

Lohri is popular festival celebrated in Ludhiana and in whole of Punjab state. The festival come in the month of January and is celebrated by burning bonfires in front of the houses. On the occasion of the festival members of the families gathers together around the bonfire and pour offerings into it and sing and dance around it. Basant Panchami is another prominent festival celebrated in Ludhiana with much fanfare. The festival marks the end of winter and heralds the beginning of spring season.

Baisakhi is the another most significant festival in entire state of Punjab. Celebration of the festival in Ludhiana is also at its peak. Baisakhi is the harvest festival and comes in the month of Vaisakh. The day of the festival has extra significance attached to it. It is the same day on which way back in 1699 Guru Govind Singh organized the Order of Khalsa. The festival of Baisakhi also marks the beginning of the Punjabi New year.
Sikh Guruparab, Janam Ashtami, Teej etc are other important festivals celebrated in Ludhiana with great zeal and zest.

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