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Bhogi, Lohri, Pongal, Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu, and Poush Sankranti are different festivals celebrated in other parts of India but with the same traditional importance. These festivals mark the start of the harvest season and are celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm.

Bhogi is celebrated in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Lohri in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Makar Sankranti in Maharashtra, Odisha, Karnataka, Magh Bihu in Assam, and Poush Sankranti in West Bengal.

The central theme of all these festivals is to discard old things, welcome new beginnings, and celebrate with friends and family. People clean their houses, decorate them with rangoli and prepare special foods like Bhogi Pachadi, Ariselu, Pulihora, sweet Pongal, tilgul, Puran Poli, pithe puli, and payesh.

On the day of Bhogi, people light bonfires in the streets to burn old possessions and welcome new beginnings. Similarly, on Lohri, people light a bonfire and gather around it to sing and dance. The festival is also celebrated by taking dips in holy rivers like Godavari, Krishna, and Ganges. In Punjab, Lohri is marked with a lot of enthusiasm. People light a bonfire and offer popcorn, Rewari, gachak, and peanuts to the fire as a symbol of gratitude to the Sun God for a good harvest. It is also celebrated to mark the end of winter and the start of a new season day.

People still follow these traditional customs in the modern era but with some modifications. For example, people use eco-friendly ways to clean their houses, like using natural cleaning agents instead of chemical-based ones. They also make sure not to harm the environment while lighting bonfires. The most common and popular ways to celebrate Bhogi, Lohri, Pongal, Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu, and Poush Sankranti in the modern era is organizing community events. These events include cultural programs, traditional games, competitions, and the distribution of sweets. This allows community members to come together and celebrate the festival with a classic feel.

In addition, many people also celebrate these festivals by participating in online events and connecting with their loved ones through video calls. This is a great way to keep the traditional feel of the festival alive while also adapting to the current times. Another way to celebrate these festivals in the modern era while maintaining the classic sense is by promoting traditional art and crafts, using them to decorate the house and make souvenirs, this way, we can support local artisans and preserve our cultural heritage.

Overall, Bhogi, Lohri, Pongal, Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu, and Poush Sankranti are different festivals celebrated in other parts of India but with the same traditional importance of discarding old things, welcoming new beginnings, and celebrating with friends and family. The festival expresses gratitude to the Sun God for a good harvest and for the start of a new season. It is possible to celebrate these festivals in the modern era while still keeping the traditional feel of the festival. The key is to strike the right balance between tradition and modernity and ensure that the celebration is done in a way that is respectful to the environment, the community, and our cultural heritage.