Significance
Lohri is the winter harvest festival of Punjab and Haryana, celebrated the day before Makar Sankranti. Bonfires are lit, and people sing and dance to welcome longer days.
Mythology & Legend
Lohri is associated with the legend of Dulla Bhatti, a folk hero who rescued girls from slavery. The festival also marks the end of winter and the harvest of rabi crops. The bonfire symbolises the Sun and the coming of warmth.
Rituals & Observances
- In the evening, gather around the bonfire with family and neighbours.
- Offer til, gur, popcorn, and rewari to the fire; circumambulate the fire.
- Sing Lohri songs (e.g. Sundar Mundariye); dance Bhangra and Gidda.
- Distribute prasad and share a meal; children go door-to-door asking for Lohri treats.
Sacred Mantras
ॐ अग्नये नमः
oṃ agnaye namaḥ
Salutations to Agni
Traditional Foods
- ●Til and gur
- ●Rewari
- ●Popcorn
- ●Sarson da saag
- ●Makki di roti
Regional Variations
Punjab(ਲੋਹੜੀ)
Bonfire, Dulla Bhatti songs
Haryana(लोहड़ी)
Same as Punjab
Do's & Don'ts
Do's
- ✓Light the bonfire
- ✓Offer til and gur
- ✓Sing and dance
- ✓Share prasad
Don'ts
- ✗Do not waste the offering
- ✗Avoid disrespect to the fire
- ✗Do not leave the fire unattended