Lohri 2024: Know Its History, Significance And Celebrations
By Anshika Verma13, Jan 2024 07:00 AMjagranjosh.com
When Is Lohri 2024?
There is some uncertainty around the date of Lohri in 2024, with some speculating that it will fall between January 13 and 14. Tap to read about its history and significance!
Lohri 2024
In some parts of Northern India, Lohri is celebrated the night before Makar Sankranti. It is a well-known Indian holiday that is observed to start off the winter crop harvest season.
History of Lohri
With Lohri, the winter crop-planting season comes to a conclusion and a healthy harvest season begins. Indians and Punjabi communities hope for a bountiful harvest of the crops.
Significance of Lohri
As family and friends get together to celebrate Lohri, it also has special meaning for a newlywed couple or a newborn kid in the family. It is also customary to consume til rice.
Celebrations of Lohri
The focal point of Lohri festivities are bonfires, which provide warmth. Individuals meet one another, exchange lovely words, don new outfits and dance to the dhol's rhythmic beats.
Share wishes and Lohri songs
People perform and share distinctive Lohri songs and culture together. Every home cooks and shares a holiday feast of sarson ka saag and makki ki roti.