Lohri is a popular festival celebrated primarily by Sikhs and Hindus in the northern region of India, and in particular, by the Punjabi community. It is celebrated on the 13th of January every year, and marks the end of the winter solstice. The festival is celebrated by lighting bonfires, singing and dancing around the fire, and offering food and sweets to the fire as a symbol of gratitude. The main foods associated with the festival include sesame sweets, popcorn and revri, jaggery and gur (jaggery) with peanuts. The festival is also an occasion for people to come together and socialize with friends and family, and for young people to find partners.
Lohri is a popular festival celebrated primarily by Sikhs and Hindus in the northern region of India, and in particular, by the Punjabi community. It is celebrated on the 13th of January every year, and marks the end of the winter solstice.
The festival is celebrated to mark the end of the coldest month of the year and to welcome the coming of spring. The festival is also celebrated in honor of the God of Fire and for the longer days. The festival is generally an occasion for people to come together and socialize with friends and family, also it marks the end of the Rabi crop sowing season.
Traditionally, people gather around a bonfire to sing and dance and make offerings of food, such as sesame sweets, popcorn and jaggery, to the fire as a symbol of gratitude. Families also exchange sweets and visit each other’s homes to mark the occasion. The festival is a time of joy and happiness, and people wear new clothes and celebrate with traditional music and dance.