WHY IS LOHRI CELEBRATED?
In the Indian subcontinent, the end of winter takes place around the mid-January and this is the period when winter solstice is celebrated in the name of Lohri across the northern part of India. Lohri festival marks the beginning of longer days and shorter nights and it also welcomes the journey of the sun into the northern hemisphere.
Lohri festival is marked by people celebrating it with food, dance and gifting. People come together around a bonfire and sing-along special lohri songs. Lohri celebration brings together all the family members. It wouldn’t ever go unnoticed but you can hear people talking about food delicacies during Lohri celebration - Sarson da saag and makki di roti and of course, they even eat it and not just talk. The most special aspect about Lohri celebration lies in the fact that it is simply a reason to bring an opportunity for everyone to come together and celebrate after a long and chilled winter.
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WHAT IS LOHRI?
Lohri 2023 festival is celebrated across the Indian states of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana as well as Delhi City. Lohri is also widely celebrated across Pakistan. Therefore, a majority of South Asian diaspora goes through Lohri celebration every year no matter where they are. In overall look, Lohri seems quite similar to Holi, as both have bonfires in the centre but the significance of Lohri is in regards to agricultural harvest. Whereas, significance of Holi can be traced back to Hindu mythology and it deals with burning of the devil and emergence of good.
It can be easily said that the significance of Lohri is about the fact that it brings together people across several religions. Sikhs, Hindus, Christians and Muslims celebrate this Lohri festival with good harmony and faith. Lohri festival remains a folk festival and it is not bound by any religious faith. Therefore, people living across northern India celebrate this festival with traditions like eating Gajak, Sarson da saag with makki di roti, jaggery, ground nuts and radish.
LOHRI FESTIVAL
In other cultures across India, Lohri festival has alternative names and celebratory practices. For example, in the States of Gujarat and Maharashtra, Makar Sankranti is famously celebrated across every household. Pongal is another variant of Lohri 2023 as it is hugely popular in the Southern States. All these festivals are about the advent of the sun into the northern hemisphere. Lai Loi is another name for the Lohri festival in the Sindhi community of India and Pakistan. Therefore, like the rest of the world, it is a festival that celebrates the winter solstice.
Lohri festival has elements like lighting up the bonfire so that people can gather and sit around it. People toss sugarcane, jaggery, sesame seeds, peanuts, etc into the bonfire and reignite it through the night. Often, people dance and celebrate by singing Lohri songs specially written for the winter solstice. Lohri 2023 just like all Lohri festivals in the past will be highlighted by the children who go on gathering certain items from households in a community. Children gather edible food like til, gajak, sugar, jaggery, peanuts and popcorn. This gathered food is later distributed during the bonfire celebration of Lohri 2023 in the night.
Lohri holiday is observed in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and the Jammu region of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Haryana and Delhi also celebrate Lohri 2023 but the Lohri holiday won’t be observed. It is the same in the Punjab state of Pakistan, Lohri holiday is not official but communities have declared Lohri holiday in certain regions. Today, Lohri 2023 will be a home celebratory event all over the USA wherever people from northern states of India have settled and made a new home. Lohri in the USA will surely bring forth the nostalgia of home and community back in South Asia. However, to bridge this gap, Karmaplace is ready with its curated collections of Lohri Salwar Kameez Suits, Lohri Anarkali Suits, Lohri Mens Kurta sets and much more at low price.
HAPPY LOHRI WISHES
Karmaplace presents to you a curated list of Lohri wishes on the occasion of Lohri 2023 USA and these words aim to put a spotlight on the significance of Lohri.
- Wishing you a Happy Lohri full of warmth and joy as the year begins with a glorious harvest that feeds you, your family and friends.
- Praying for your good health and happiness on this Lohri 2023 and may you celebrate it with delicious food, sing-along marathons and charming get-togethers.
- This Lohri 2023, may you sing and dance throughout this vibrant festival of winter solstice and welcome home brighter days and cheerful vibes.
FAQs
When is Lohri 2023?
Lohri 2023 will be celebrated on January 13, 2023 across the northern part of the Indian Subcontinent.
What is Lohri day?
Lohri day is the celebration of Winter solstice in South Asia. Lohri 2023 is marked by people chanting lohri songs while gathering around bonfires and eating local delicacies.
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