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According to folk lore, in ancient times Lohri was celebrated on winter solstice day.[11][12] It is for this reason that people believe the Lohri night is meant to be the longest night of the year and on the day after Lohri, day light is meant to increase. Accordingly, the day after Lohri is celebrated as Maghi Sangrand when the days are meant to start getting longer.[13][14] People believe nights gradually shorten "by the grain of one sesame seed" once the winter solstice passes.[15]
However, instead of celebrating Lohri on the day winter solstice occurs,[16] Punjabis celebrate it on the last day of the month during which winter solstice takes place. This is due to linking Lohri to the Bikrami calendar and the twinning of the festival with Makar Sankranti which is celebrated in the Punjab region as Maghi Sangrand.[17] Therefore, Lohri commemorates the passing of the winter solstice.[18]
Scientifically, the shortest day of the year is around 21–22 December after which the days begin to get longer. Accordingly, winter solstice begins on 21 December or 22 December and Lohri ought to be celebrated on the day of winter solstice followed by Maghi (Makar) Sangrand the next da
