Lohri is a popular winter time Punjabi folk
festival, celebrated primarily by Sikhs and Hindus from the Punjab region of Indian subcontinent.The significance and legends about the Lohri
festival are many and these link the festival to the Punjab region. Many people believe the festival commemorates the passing of the winter solstice. Lohri marks the end of winter season, and is a traditional
welcome of longer days and sun's journey to the northern hemisphere by Sikhs
and Hindus in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent.
Lohri involves a Puja Parikrama around the
bonfire and distribution of Prasad. This symbolizes a prayer to Agni, the spark
of life, for abundant crops and prosperity. The first Lohri of a new born child
and a newly wed bride is considered very auspicious.
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