Celestial Significance Lohri isn't just about bonfires and sweets; it aligns with a celestial event.

Celestial Significance The festival celebrates the winter solstice, marking the end of winter and welcoming longer days as the sun journeys to the Northern Hemisphere.

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Legend of Dulla Bhatti Many Lohri songs center around the legend of Dulla Bhatti, a Punjab hero during Mughal Emperor Akbar's reign.

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Legend of Dulla Bhatti He rescued Punjabi girls, including Sundri and Mundri, from being sold into slavery in the Middle East, becoming a theme in Punjab's folklore.

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The Mystical Bonfire Ritual Lighting the bonfire on Lohri symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and transition from winter to longer, brighter days.

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Lohri Celebrations Singing and dancing bhangra and gidda on the beats of dhol is an intrinsic part of Lohri celebrations.

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Mouth-watering Sarson da Saag It is traditional to eat Gajak, Sarson da saag with Makki di roti, radish, ground nuts and jaggery.

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A Harvest Festival Lohri marks the end of the sowing season for rabi crops. On Lohri, farmers pray for good and profitable produce.

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