Lohri 2025, Know Date, Time, History, Significance and Celebrations

Lohri is an important festival celebrated mainly in North India. It marks the end of winter and the arrival of longer, warmer days. The festival is also a time to celebrate the harvest of crops like sugarcane, wheat and mustard. Lohri is a joyful occasion that brings warmth, light and happiness to the cold winter months. In 2025, Lohri will be celebrated on Monday, January 13.

Lohri 2025, Date and Time

Lohri 2025 will be celebrated on January 13, with the auspicious moment of Lohri Sankranti occurring at 09:03 AM on January 14. The festival marks the end of the winter season and the beginning of warmer days, as the days grow longer after this time.

History of Lohri

Lohri is a popular festival mainly celebrated in northern India, particularly in Punjab. It marks the winter solstice, the day when the sun starts moving towards the northern hemisphere. This is why the festival celebrates the arrival of longer days and shorter nights. It is an important harvest festival, especially for farmers, as it honors the successful harvest of crops like sugarcane, wheat and mustard.

Significance of Lohri

Lohri holds a special meaning for farmers. It is a time to thank Surya Devta (the Sun God) and Agni (the Fire God) for their blessings during the harvest season. The bonfire that is lit during Lohri symbolizes fertility, good fortune and prosperity, especially for newlyweds and babies. The fire also represents the burning of the winter chill and the beginning of the new harvest season.

How is Lohri Celebrated?

Lohri celebrated include lighting a bonfire, singing folk songs, and telling Dulla Bhatti stories, which are part of the region’s tradition. People gather around the bonfire and offer sesame seeds, jaggery, peanuts and sugarcane into the fire, symbolizing a wish for health and prosperity. It is also a time to celebrate with family and friends, with much dancing and singing.

Traditional Food During Lohri

During Lohri, people enjoy traditional foods such as gajak (a sweet made from sesame seeds and jaggery), make ki roti (cornbread) and sarson ka saag (mustard greens). These dishes are closely associated with the winter harvest and are relished during the celebrations.