Lohri 2025: Find Out Whether Lohri Will Be Celebrated On January 12 Or 13
Lohri is a vibrant festival celebrated mainly in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi. In 2025, it will be observed on either January 12 or 13. Let's find out the exact date.
Lohri 2025: Lohri is celebrated as a symbol of the end of winter and the harvest of the rabi crops. The festival is not only a symbol of religious faith but also a celebration of the hard work, unity, and prosperity of the agrarian community. According to the astrologers, Lohri is observed a day before Makar Sankranti according to the Hindu calendar. Therefore, there is no confusion regarding the date.
When Will Lohri And Makar Sankranti Be Celebrated?
According to the astrologers, Lohri will be celebrated on January 13, 2025. This year, Makar Sankranti will be observed on January 14, 2025. On this day, people gather together in the evening to light a bonfire. Every year, Lohri is celebrated a day before Makar Sankranti. The Punjabi community celebrates this festival with great enthusiasm. On this occasion, people exchange sweets and greet each other with good wishes. The festival is celebrated in joy for the new harvest.
Traditions Followed On Lohri
In the evening, everyone gathers and lights a bonfire. Items like wheat sheaves, rewari, peanuts, khil, chikki, and jaggery are offered into the fire. Lohri holds significant importance for Punjabis. On this day, people enjoy Punjabi songs and dances. The festival mainly marks the harvest of new crops, and at night, Lohri is lit, with relatives and family members offering prayers. Lohri is associated with several folk and mythological stories, which contribute to its celebration. It is a time for joy, dancing to bhangra tunes, and singing songs around the fire.
Makar Sankranti marks the entry of the Sun into Capricorn, symbolising the arrival of the new harvest and the lengthening of daylight. Lohri will be celebrated on January 13, while Makar Sankranti will be on January 14. Lohri is a festival of happiness, dedicated to Lord Sun and Fire, considered the greatest sources of energy. It signals the end of winter and the arrival of the spring season. Lohri night is considered the coldest. During this festival, a part of the harvest is offered to the sacred fire, which is believed to carry the offerings to the gods.
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