Lohri 2021: History, significance and details about how the auspicious day is celebrated

Lohri 2021 will be celebrated in India with great joy and fervour on January 13, 2021. It is a winter folk festival which is primarily observed in Punjab region. Lohri history and significance link festival to Punjab region of India. It is also considered as a harvest festival and is observed just a day before Makar Sankranti. festival marks end of winter solstice and also harvesting of rabi crops. As Lohri 2021 will be celebrated tomorrow on January 13, a lot of people are curious about Lohri significance, Lohri history, its celebrations and or details about festival. For all people who are wondering about Lohri 2021, here is everything you need to kw about it.

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Lohri history

re are several folklores associated with Lohri history. Lohri is celebrated to mark arrival of longer days after winter solstice. Lohri festival is observed as sun proceeds on its rthward journey and days get longer. It is also considered that Lohri is celebrated as a hom to sun god for gracing everyone with his presence and also for bumper harvest.  Ar tale of Lohri dates back to time of Dulla Bhatti. He is considered as legendary hero in Punjab who led a rebellion against Mughal emperor Akbar. Because of his acts of bravery and cour, he grually became folklore off Punjab. To express gratitude, almost every Lohri song in Punjab has words of his name in it.

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Lohri significance

ancient significance of festival is considered to be a winter crop season celebration and remembrance of sun god. As day marks fertility, first Lohri of a new bride and a newborn baby is also considered very auspicious. Lohri is followed by festival of kites, Makar Sankranti next day. It is also a very important festival for farmers as it is also a winter crop season celebration.

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Lohri celebration

Lohri celebration is a big part of Punjabi families. day is usually celebrated with a bonfire as it is considered as an ancient trition. In Punjab, day is marked by eating sheaves of roasted corn from new harvest. People get dressed up in colourful attires and sing and dance around bonfires. Popcorns, Rewari and groundnuts are also offered to bonfire. People will wish each or a happy Lohri 2021 on auspicious occasion to mark day. Various Happy Lohri 2021 wishes, messs and quotes will also be shared on social media.

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