Lohri 2023 Festival, Date, History, Importance and Celebration

Lohri 2023 Festival

Lohri festival every year, on the 14th of January, a day before Makar Sankranti, is observed with much pomp, especially by the people of Punjab. In other regions of the nation, such as Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Jammu, the festival is also enthusiastically observed.

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The well-known North Indian celebration of Lohri ushers in longer days and the passing of the winter solstice.

It’s that time of year when winter is at its worst and the only way to stay warm in the evenings is to spend time with your loved ones around a bonfire while engaging in enjoyable conversation.

Lohri 2023 Date

Lohri will be observed on January 13 this year (Friday). In North India, Lohri commemorates the harvest of the rabi crop. Gajak, revdi, popcorn, puffed rice, and other traditional treats made of til (sesame seeds) are frequently found in a Lohri thaal, which is typically decorated with the recent harvest. The name lohri is thought to have come from the word loh, which describes a tawa used to make roti or chapati.

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Lohri 2023 History and Significance

• This folk song may have been played during Lohri celebrations for many of you.
• Elders of the house tell the tale of Dulha Bhatti and two Punjabi girls, Sundari Mundari, which became linked with the celebration.
• The Dulha Bhatti mythology first appeared in the 16th century, under the rule of Akbar, the Mughal emperor. He was a dacoit who used to rob the wealthy and provide food and money to the less fortunate.
• He is credited for being a valiant warrior who stood up for the underdogs and rose to great fame in Punjab.
• According to legend, the Lohri festival honours Dulha Bhatti for his valour and opposition to the tyranny of the Mughal emperors.
• During the Lohri celebrations, bonfires are lit, sweets are exchanged, and Dulha Bhatti is honoured with traditional Punjabi folk songs and dances.

For all of the people from various places, this day is regarded as auspicious. By celebrating this event, people express respect to all farmers. On this day, Sikhs hold a fair to remember the martyrdom of Chaali Muktae (the Forty Liberated or the Immortal Ones) and to pray for them or perform Sikh Sardas.

Lohri 2023 Celebration

• People eagerly anticipate the exciting customs associated with Lohri at this time of year.
• Some of the popular Lohri rituals include singing folk songs, dancing to the sounds of the dhol, performing the bhangra, gidda, and chajja, enjoying makki ki roti and sarson ka saag, and nibbling on gajak, moongfali, tilkut, puffed rice, revdi, and popcorn beside the campfire.
• In many places, Lohri is celebrated with tremendous splendour and zeal.
• People in the predominantly Punjabi and Sikh communities built bonfires in front of their homes, sang and danced around them, and threw foods like popcorn, puffed rice, popcorn, and other things into the fire to express their thankfulness to God.
• These offerings are all offered to ask God for favours. The major events of Lohri day are dance and music.

Without good food and cuisine, the festival is regarded as being insufficient. Similar to how Lohri would be lacking without amazing food. Sarso da Saag and Makke di Roti, as well as Gud, til ki barfi or panjiri, Makhane ki kheer, til ke laddoo, Pinni, Gondh Ke laddoo, and lassi, are prepared by women on this auspicious Lohri day.

During celebrations, people dress in brand-new traditional attire. To fully enjoy this occasion, they invite their family and friends. Additionally, they give out gazak, popcorn, puffed rice, and other delicacies to everyone in attendance while people dance and listen to loud music.