When is lohri in 2023

By India Today Web Desk: One of the most extensively observed holidays in Northern India is Lohri. The festival, which is celebrated with considerable pomp and features brightly-dressed residents singing and dancing to traditional tunes in good spirits, is thought to herald the beginning of the harvest season for winter crops. LOHRI IN 2023: DATE In 2023, Lohri will fall on Friday, January 13. Originally, it was observed on the evening before the Winter Solstice, but in more recent years, it is observed the day before Makar Sankranti. Lohri, also known as Lohadi or Lal Loi, is a festival that is closely related to Makar Sankranti. LOHRI IN 2023: HISTORY This festival's celebration is linked to well-known mythology. The protagonist of the tale is a dacoit by the name of Dulla who lived in Punjab's Mughal area. People admire him for his courage because he was recognised for saving the slave females by himself. In addition, he was in charge of setting up the brides' marriages, in addition to saving the girls. In remembrance of Dulla Bhatti and his achievements, Sundri and Mundri, the Lohri festival is observed. Folk songs have been written with this folklore concept in mind. These days, it's typical to hear this theme in folk songs performed in honour of the Lohri harvest festival. In fact, Lohri is an indigenous ceremony that originated in the foothills of the Himalayas, where the winters are colder than in the rest of the Arabian peninsula. Hindus and Sikhs light bonfires i...

• The festival of Lohri symbolises the ripening of winter crops as well as the start of a new harvesting season • The auspicious festival of Lohri is widely celebrated by the people of Haryana and Punjab, particularly by the Hindu and Sikh communities • It is usually celebrated a day ahead of Makar Sankranti The festival of Lohri symbolises the ripening of winter crops as well as the start of a new harvesting season. Like most festivals, Lohri is all about delicious food, spending time family and friends, along with traditional folk songs and dance. The auspicious festival of Lohri is widely celebrated by the people of Haryana and Punjab, particularly by the Hindu and Sikh communities. For newly married couples, the festival holds special significance. While family and friends bless the couple who have just tied the knot, in-laws giftnew brides with things like clothes, makeup, jewellery. Usually celebrated a day ahead of Makar Sankranti, Lohri - also known as Lohadi and Lal Loi - see people lighting fires outside their homes or in public areas using wood and cow dung cakes; they then perform Parikrama around the fire while offering sesame seeds, and jaggery, gajak, rewdi, and peanuts. Along with harvesting the crops, they also offer the bhog they made from the crops offered to the fire.The celebration of Lohri will take place on Saturday, January 14, 2023, according to Drik Panchang. Celebrating first Lohri after marriage Most families celebrate the first Lohri of a newly...

Lohri 2023: Date, history, significance and celebration of the harvest festival(Sonu Mehta/HT) Lohri 2023 Date This year Lohri will be celebrated on January 13 (Friday). Lohri celebrates harvest of rabi crop in North India and you would typically find gajak, revdi, popcorns, puffed rice and other traditional delicacies made of til (sesame seeds) in a Lohri thaal which is usually adorned with the fresh harvest. As per the legend, the word Lohri is believed to have originated from the word loh which is referred to tawa that's used to prepare roti or chapati. Traditions and celebration of Lohri Lohri has all the fun traditions which are much-awaited by people around this time of the year. Singing folk songs, dancing to the tunes of dhol, performing bhangra, gidda and chajja, relishing makki ki roti and sarson ka saag and munching gajak, moongfali, tilkut, puffed rice, revdi, popcorn by the bonfire are some of the popular Lohri rituals. History and significance of Lohri "Sundar Mundariye Ho, Tera Kaun Vichara ho, Dulha Bhatti Wala Ho" Many of you may have heard this folk song during Lohri celebration. The story of Dulha Bhatti and two Punjabi girls Sundari Mundari came to be associated with the festival and are narrated by elders of the house. The legend of Dulha Bhatti dates back to 16th century during the reign of Mughal emperor Akbar. He was a dacoit who used to rob from rich and help poor with money and food. He is said to have been a brave warrior and helped common people...

Lohri Observances Holiday currently only shown for years 2019–2025. Note: Individuals can take a limited number of restricted holidays but government offices and most businesses remain open. This system gives individuals the flexibility to take time off to celebrate a holiday within India's vast religious and cultural society. Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type 2019 Sun 13 Jan Lohri Restricted Holiday 2020 Tue 14 Jan Lohri Restricted Holiday 2021 Wed 13 Jan Lohri Restricted Holiday 2022 Thu 13 Jan Lohri Restricted Holiday 2023 Sat 14 Jan Lohri Observance 2024 Sun 14 Jan Lohri Restricted Holiday 2025 Mon 13 Jan Lohri Restricted Holiday While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please

TCS Work From Office Rule: ‘Productivity is Hampered Because…’ - Say Employees; Two Things Worrying Staff Returning To Office – Know What © Provided by India Today When is Lohri in 2023? Date, history, significance and all you need to know One of the most extensively observed holidays in Northern India is Lohri. The festival, which is celebrated with considerable pomp and features brightly-dressed residents singing and dancing to traditional tunes in good spirits, is thought to herald the beginning of the harvest season for winter crops. LOHRI IN 2023: DATE In 2023, Lohri will fall on Friday, January 13. Originally, it was observed on the evening before the Winter Solstice, but in more recent years, it is observed the day before Makar Sankranti. Lohri, also known as Lohadi or Lal Loi, is a festival that is closely related to Makar Sankranti. LOHRI IN 2023: HISTORY This festival's celebration is linked to well-known mythology. The protagonist of the tale is a dacoit by the name of Dulla who lived in Punjab's Mughal area. People admire him for his courage because he was recognised for saving the slave females by himself. In addition, he was in charge of setting up the brides' marriages, in addition to saving the girls. In remembrance of Dulla Bhatti and his achievements, Sundri and Mundri, the Lohri festival is observed. Folk songs have been written with this folklore concept in mind. These days, it's typical to hear this theme in folk songs performed in honour of the Lohri ...