Lohri is a popular harvest festival of North India, mainly celebrated in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and parts of Delhi & Rajasthan.
📅 When is Lohri celebrated?
13 January every year
Celebrated on the eve of Makar Sankranti
🌾 Significance
Marks the end of winter and the arrival of longer days (Uttarayan)
Celebrates the harvesting of Rabi crops, especially wheat
Symbol of prosperity, fertility, and gratitude to nature
🔥 Rituals & Celebrations
Lighting a bonfire in the evening
People sing folk songs and perform Bhangra & Gidda
Offerings to the fire:
Rewri
Peanuts
Popcorn
Gajak
Jaggery
Families pray for good harvest and happiness
👶 Special Importance
First Lohri after a child’s birth or marriage is celebrated with great enthusiasm
