Lohri
Also known as: Lohadi, Lal Loi
Lohri di lakh lakh vadhaiyan
Significance
Lohri marks the end of winter and celebrates the harvest of rabi crops in Punjab. It's especially significant for newlyweds and newborns. Bonfires are lit to honor the Sun God and seek warmth.
Rituals & Observances
- Lighting bonfire
- Throwing peanuts, popcorn, rewri into fire
- Circling the fire
- Singing Lohri folk songs
- Dancing bhangra and giddha
Traditions & Customs
- Special celebration for newborns
- First Lohri for newlyweds
- Collecting Lohri (donations) by children
- Community bonfires
- Visiting relatives