How do you greet Lohri?

How do you greet Lohri?

Wishing a Very Happy Lohri to You and Your Family. May this festival of zeal and verve fill your life with lots of energy and enthusiasm and may it help you bring happiness and prosperity to you and your loved ones. Happy Lohri All! Khushiyaan aayein aap ke jeevan mein hardam.

What is Lohri in Punjabi?

Lohri (Punjabi: ਲੋਹੜੀ) is a popular winter Punjabi folk festival celebrated primarily in Northern India. The significance and legends about the Lohri festival are many and these link the festival to the Punjab region. It is believed by many that the festival marks the passing of the winter solstice.

Is Lohri Hindu or Sikh?

The festival of Lohri, which is celebrated primarily by Sikhs and Hindus all across the India, marks the end of winter season and is traditionally believed to welcome the sun to the northern hemisphere. Observed a night before Makar Sankranti, this occasion involves a Puja Parikrama around the bonfire with prasad.

What is Lohri called in English?

Lohri Meaning As per some stories, the word Lohri has come from the term ‘loh’, which means a big iron griddle or tava, used for making chapattis for community feasts.

Why do we celebrate Lohri?

Lohri celebrations mark the beginning of the harvest season. It is celebrated to offer thanks for making a bounteous harvest possible. Lohri night traditionally falls on the longest night of the year known as the winter solstice.

What are Lohri Colours?

Adorn yourself by wearing Patiala suits in bright colours like red, pink and emerald green to celebrate Punjabi festival Lohri that falls Jan 13 this year. Complement the look with traditional jewellery and bold lip colours.

Who is Worshipped on Lohri?

The festival of Lohri is marked by the worship of Agni – the God of Fire along with the worship of Surya – the Sun God.

Why Lohri is celebrate?

Observed a night before Makar Sankranti, Lohri is celebrated by those in North India as a traditional winter folk festival or as a popular harvest festival of farmers. It commemorates the passing of the Winter Solstice and looks forward to longer days as the sun journeys towards the northern hemisphere.

Why is Lohri celebrated in Punjab?

Lohri marks the New Year for Punjabi farmers. On this day, the farmers pray and show gratitude for their crops before the harvesting begins and pray to Lord Agni to bless their land with abundance.

Is Baisakhi and Lohri same?

lohri & Baisakhi is not same. One of the most important and religious celebrations that have been tagged as the national festival of Punjab is Vaisakhi or Baisakhi. This festival is celebrated by Sikhs and Hindus of Punjab. …