Today India is celebrating the auspicious occasion of Lohri. This occasion is celebrated every year on January 13. It falls one day prior to Makar Sakranti in Paush Magh month. This day is dedicated to God of Fire, Agni. In fact, this is said to be one of the shortest days and has the lengthiest night. People also know this festival as Lal Loi or Lohadi.

It is usually celebrated in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and North Eastern states of India with great pomp and show. It is also referred as the Harvest Festival.

What significance does Lohri hold?

Lohri also holds special importance for a newly-married couple or a newborn child and is celebrated with great enthusiasm on these occasions as it symbolises fertility.

What is the history behind Lohri?

According to the tradition of Punjabi, Lohri’s back history can be traced to when a legendary Punjabi hero, Dulla Bhatti had rescued innocent girls from the clutches of lustful men. He had rescued two Brahmin girls, Sundri and Mundri, from Akbar. Dulla Bhatti and became their godfather and it is believed that he married them off to Lohri with great festivity. In this way, he directly challenged the emperor. In fact, their tale was turned out in a sung which is sung during the auspicious occasion of Lohri every year.

Why it is celebrated?

Lohri is celebrated due to the harvesting of crops. It marks the end of the winter season and is looked upon as the harvest festival, mainly for the Rabi crop.

How it is celebrated?

Lohri is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm. It is celebrated by lighting bonfires. Around the bonfire, people dance and exchange gifts among friends and family members. Also, they enjoy relishing food such as Makki ki Roti and Sarso ka Saag with Til Laddo and Gud Gazzak.

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Today India is celebrating the auspicious occasion Lohri. It is celebrated every year on January 13. It is celebrated one day before Makar Sankranti. People light a bonfire and offer popcorn, revri, gazak, rice, jaggery to it. They do it while they take parikrama around the bonfire.

Lohri is also known as the Harvest Festival. It is because this auspicious occasion celebrates the harvesting of the Rabi crop. People dance and exchange gifts with their family to celebrate this occasion with great pomp and show. It is celebrated across various states such as Punjab, Harayana, Delhi, and North Eastern states in India.

On the occasion of Lohri, here are wishes, messages and quotes to share with your friends and family on WhatsApp status and Facebook.

Lohri Wishes

1. Let’s do the bhangra and gidda to lighten up the faces on the day of Lohri. Happy Lohri 2021!
2. May your year be just as joyful, warm, and happy as the beautiful festival of Lohri. Wish you a very happy Lohri!
3. We hope that this harvest season brings great happiness and light to your life. Happy Lohri!
4. Suraj diyaan kirna, khushiyaan di bahaar, chaand di chandni, te apneyan da pyaar, Mubaarak hove tenu Lohri da tyohaar.
5. Vakhri kaum, vakhre rang-dhang vakhre ne tyohaar Mubaarak hove Lohri da tyohaar.
6. May the tasty makke ki roti, sarson ka saag, and sweet gud and til bring lots of happiness and prosperity to your life this festive season. Happy Lohri!
7. Warm wishes on Lohri to you. May this festive occasion of Lohri bring along prosperity and happiness into your lives.
8. Sending warmest wishes of Lohri to you and your family! May almighty keep showering his blessings upon you. Have lots of sweets in the warmth of a bonfire.
9. Wishing you a Lohri full of warmth and high spirits. May you have a flourishing year and continue to grow and prosper.
10. Let the Lohri bonfire light up all the darkness and give warmth to this beautiful festival and make this a memorable night to remember. Happy Lohri!

Lohri Messages

1. As the fire of Lohri flourishes, let us hope that all our sorrows end with it. Let the glory of the festival fill our lives with happiness. Wishing Happy Lohri to you all.
2. May the sacred fire of Lohri, burn all our troubles and sorrows into ashes and may we live the happiest life — Happy Lohri to everyone at home.
3. Days of pleasure, weeks of joy, months of happiness, and a year of success. I wish you a cheerful Lohri!
4. Wishing the abundant blessings of God fills your life with Lohri and always with happiness and fun surprises. Happy Lohri!
5. It is the time to fly Kites, relish the sweetness of gur, rewari, and peanuts and add spread smiles. Happy Lohri!!!
6. Isse pehle ki Lohri ki shaam ho jaye, Mera SMS auron ki tarha aam ho jaye,Aur saare mobile network jam ho jaye,Aapko Lohri ki bahut bahut shubhkamnayein. Happy Lohri!
7. May the Lohri fire burn away all the worries and sadness from your life and bring you prosperity, joy, and good health. Here’s wishing you a prosperous and auspicious Lohri.
8. In the divine light of happiness, may this Lohri bring positivity and glory to you and your family. Stay blessed and keep shining. Happy Lohri, dear friend!
9. You are the pilot of your plane, so I wish you the energy and motivation to overcome all obstacles in your life. Happy Lohri 2021!
10. May this Lohri fill your life with joy, happiness, and love. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Lohri.

Lohri Quotes

1. This Lohri let us burn our worries, fear and doubts. Let’s bury the negative and sow positivity in our lives.Tuade Saariyaan Nu Lohri di Lakh Lakh Vadhaiyaan !! Khushiyaan Da Saal Rahe.
2. The glory of the festival of Lohri lies in the rituals we perform to celebrate the year’s hard work. I pray the festival rejuvenates and powers you for a year of hard and glorious work. Happy Lohri!!!
3. If winter comes, can spring be far behind? Rightly said indeed. As the winter season comes to an end, let’s welcome the season of spring with joy and festivities. Here’s wishing you a very happy Lohri!!!
4. In softly glowing candlelight, may all your dreams come true. Every star of every night brings luck & joy to you. Wish you and your family a very Happy Lohri.
5. May your days be filled with joy, weeks of happiness, months filled with prosperity, and years of celebrations are sent your way. May God bless you and your family on the auspicious occasion of Lohri.
6. Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.
7. 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 to one and all!
8. May you sing and dance on this vivacious festival of Lohri as it spreads happiness and warmth all over. Keep up with the high spirits of the festival and your friends. Happy Lohri.
9. Don’t judge your day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you sow. Wishing you a very happy Lohri!
10. Lohri is the festival of merriment, new beginnings, and light. Here’s wishing all of that and more. Happy Lohri!!!

WhatsApp Status

1. Lohri ke tyohar par apki zindagi jagmagaye aur mehke mehekti faslon jaise. Mubarak ho aapko aur aapke pariwar ko ye tyohar. Sending beautiful wishes to you. Happy Lohri.
2. Phir aa gaya mausam makki di roti aur sarso de saag ka. Sabko Mubarak ho Lohri ka ye tyohar. Wishing a wonderful Happy Lohri.
3. Apko aur apke pariwar ko Lohri ki lakh lakh badhaiyan. Rab kare apke jeewan mein ho khushiyon ki bearish. Wishing you a wonderful Happy Lohri 2022.
4. Phir se laut aaya Bhangra dalne da din jab aag de kol saare aake manavange Lohri. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Lohri.
5. Twanu Lohri Di Lakh Lakh Vadhaiyan.
6. May the bonfire of this Lohri burn away all your sadness and lighten your life with warmth, joy, happiness, and love forever!
7. On the occasion of this vibrant festival, I hope that you connect with your family, friends and relatives to have the most memorable and awesome celebrations on Lohri.
8. Meethe gur mein mil gaya til, Udi patang aur khil gaya dil, Aapke jeevan mein aaye har din sukh aur shanti. Wish you a very Happy Lori!
9. Lohri ki aag mein dehan ho saare gam, Khushiyaan aayein aap ke jeevan mein hardam. Happy Lohri !!
10. Sardi ki thartharahat mein, moongfali, rewari aur gur ki mithas ke saath, Lohri mubaarak ho aapko..dosti aur rishtey ki garmahat ke saath.

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The festival of Lohri is celebrated every year on January 13th. Also known as Lal Loi, it is a Punjabi folk festival that marks the end of winter. It is a traditional welcome of longer days and the sun’s journey to the northern hemisphere by Hindus and Sikhs in the northern region of the Indian subcontinent.

Lohri is celebrated with great enthusiasm and zeal in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, and Jammu. Lohri is an auspicious occasion and holds a special significance for the newlywed couple as it represents fertility.

During the day, children go from door to door singing songs and are given sweets and savories, and occasionally, money. When newlyweds and new babies are welcomed into a family, the demand for treats increases.

On Lohri, people light a bonfire and offer popcorn, rice, rewri, jaggery, etc, while taking parikrama. Milk and water are also poured around the bonfire by Hindus to thank the Sun God for seeking his continued protection. After the parikrama is done, they dance and sing songs around the bonfire enjoying relishing food such as Makki ki Roti and Sarso ka Saag with Til Laddo and Gud Gajak.

To elevate your celebration, here are everlasting Punjabi songs to make your Lohri more special.

1. Sundar Mundriye

2. Lohri Da Chaa

3. Lo Aa Gayi Lodi Ve

4. Balle Balle

5. Massan Leya

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