Lohri Festival 2023: History, Significance and Everything You Need to Know

Lohri festival is an annual festival that is enthusiastically observed, particularly in the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana. Traditionally, a festival in Punjab. Each year, members of the Sikh and Hindu communities in northern India celebrate the festival of Lohri. These communities honour one another by building a massive bonfire in accordance with their belief in some important legends.

Let’s dig deeper to learn more about Lohri festival:

2023 Lohri Date: This year Lohri in 2023 falls on January 13th. Days lengthen when the winter season gives way to the spring season as the sun advances northward. In both the Hindu and Gregorian calendars, the Lohri festival occurs in the Paush month, which corresponds to January. The sacred fire of Lohri is traditionally consumed seven times by married couples, therefore it has special importance for them as well. People assemble around the bonfire during the festival’s twilight hours and throw popcorn and puffed rice into the flames. Following this ceremony, celebrations continue with dancing to age-old tunes.

History of Lohri Festival :

There are numerous myths and beliefs that explain why we celebrate Lohri. The most relevant is the legend of Dulla Bhatti. The Lohri celebration is thought to have existed as far back as the Indus Valley Civilization. It is also linked to a diverse range of cultural and historical backgrounds. Let’s take a deeper look.

According to Punjabi history, the Bhatis (a Rajput tribe) lived in several regions of Rajasthan as well as some areas of Gujarat during the Mughal Emperor Akbar’s rule. During this period, a man named Dulla Bhatti ruled the tribe but was assassinated while revolting against the Mughals. According to the legend, Dulla Bhatti used to rob the rich and donate to the needy (much like the well-known character Robin Hood), making him very well-liked by the general populace.

Even the most well-known Lohri song, Sundar Mundariye, mentions him, demonstrating how prevalent his stories are even now in Punjab. When a girl was being dragged away by Mughal officials, Dulla Bhati fought, saved her, and later set up her marriage to a suitable Hindu lad. According to legend, this incident took place during Lohri’s harvest season. As a result, Lohri is regarded as a particularly memorable event for newlyweds.

Lohri Traditon & Festivity :

The Lohri festival is one of the most joyous occasions of the year. The festival, is associated with the solar year, bids farewell to the harsh winter that the North Eastern and Punjab provinces endure. The festival occurs at the beginning of the year and the fact that it provides both the warmth of the sun and fortunate times, this event offers joy to its participants.

The festival of Lohri is often referred to as Thanksgiving. Owing to the farmers’ expression of thanks to the Almighty and all-powerful for the abundant and rich harvesting. In accordance with the Bikrami calendar, Lohri is also observed to mark the beginning of the farmers’ new fiscal year. This holiday is celebrated as the start of a new fiscal year because rent is collected on this day and new agricultural tenancies begin on Lohri.

It is a grand celebration, every child sing folk and religious songs as they go door to door on this day. People give them fruits and treats as a love gesture in return. The unique selection of meals includes Punjabi sweets like chikki, gajjak, til laddoo, and others.

Lohri festival astrological advantages :

Aside from being a way to mark the end of the harvest season, the festivities surrounding this event have deep astrological significance. In astrology, this is the time when the sun goes through Capricorn or Makar and toward the north. The term for this is the sun turning uttarayan. This day is also known as the winter solstice since it is believed that on this day, earth is the furthest away from a star in our galaxy. The festival of harvest commemorates this shift in seasons brought on by the earth’s axis as it revolves around the sun.

Regional Lohri festival Names :

Not just in Punjab or the north-eastern regions of India, but in nearly every region of the nation, the Lohri festival is celebrated. Different names for the festivities are used, though.

Even though the names may change, the festival’s overall essence doesn’t.

Conclusion:

The celebration of lohri draws the entire community together to mark the occasion and savour the delectable home-made treats. Gud (jaggery), peanuts, Til Chiki, Gajak, Halwa, and kheer are a few of the most popular and delectable foods that are prepared along with the desserts, a traditional supper of Makki-ki-roti and Sarson-ka Saag etc.

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