What is Happy Lohri?
What is Happy Lohri?
facebooktwitterincomwhatsApp. Lohri, one of the most popular festivals of north India is just around the corner. Celebrated primarily by Sikhs and Hindus, the festival marks the end of the winter solstice and harvesting of the rabi crops. The festival is celebrated every year on January 13 with much enthusiasm and zeal …
What is Lohri celebrated for?
Lohri is the celebration of the arrival of longer days after the winter solstice. According to folklore, in ancient times Lohri was celebrated at the end of the traditional month when winter solstice occurs. It celebrates the days getting longer as the sun proceeds on its northward journey.
What is Lohri in Punjabi?
Lohri (Punjabi: ਲੋਹੜੀ) is a popular winter Punjabi folk festival celebrated primarily in Northern India. The significance and legends about the Lohri festival are many and these link the festival to the Punjab region. It is believed by many that the festival marks the passing of the winter solstice.
Does Sikh celebrate Lohri?
The festival of Lohri, which is celebrated primarily by Sikhs and Hindus all across the India, marks the end of winter season and is traditionally believed to welcome the sun to the northern hemisphere. Observed a night before Makar Sankranti, this occasion involves a Puja Parikrama around the bonfire with prasad.
Is Lohri celebrated for boys?
The celebration is not religious in nature but cultural, with festivities taking part every year on the 13th of January and is typically celebrated as a festival marking the birth of a boy. The folklores sung by women on Lohri pay homage to Dulla Bhatti.
What is Lohri newborn?
First Lohri of Bride or The New Born: The first Lohri celebrated by a new bride or a newborn represents a grand occasion and immediate family members are invited for feast and exchange of gifts. Once the party is over, Lohri is celebrated with traditional dancing and singing around the bonfire.