Lohri, the folk festival of traditions, is celebrated with great pomp all over India, especially in North India, just a day before Makar Sankranti. On this day everyone celebrates together with their friends and family. It is believed that worshiping by lighting a fire on this day brings happiness and prosperity.
Well, in this here we present to you all the essential information for you to know about the auspicious time (Shubh Muhurat) and the worship rituals involved in the occasion of Lohri.
How is Lohri Celebrated?
The new crop is harvested on the auspicious festival of Lohri. It is celebrated just a day before Makar Sankranti. This method is prevalent all over India. But, it has special importance in Punjab and some parts of Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. In this festival, a fire is lit in an open place with wood or cow dung cakes. Then the first ‘Bhog’ of the harvested crop is offered to the fire. After this, everyone goes around the fire and congratulates each other by singing songs and local folks.
What is offered during the ceremony?
On the day of Lohri, sesame seeds, jaggery, gajak, rewdi, and peanuts are offered on the fire. Lohri is celebrated with great zeal and fervor in every house wishing to keep their home away from all the evil spirits and powers, praying for a good life ahead for their loved ones.
Messages for Good Wishes on Lohri:
• Let us kill all the negativities of our lives in the fire of Lohri. Let us hope for brighter happier times with our loved ones. Happy Lohri to you.
• Pher se laut aaya Bhangra dalne da din jab aag de kol saare aake manavange Lohri. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Lohri.
• May God brighten our lives like the fire of Lohri and shower it with happiness and prosperity. Sending best wishes on Lohri to 2023. Happy Lohri to you all.
• As the fire of Lohri flourishes, let us hope that all our sorrows end with it. Let the glory of the festival fill our lives with happiness. Wishing Happy Lohri to you all.
• Warm wishes on Lohri to you. May this festive occasion of Lohri bring along prosperity and happiness into your lives!
• On the occasion of Lohri, I wish that this festival fills your life with endless happiness and joy and bring you good luck. Happy Lohri to you.
• May the occasion of Lohri burn away all the negativities and problems from your life and bring you peace. Happy Lohri to you.
• May you sing, enjoy and dance around the bonfire on the festival of harvest. May you be showered with happiness and glory. Best wishes to my sister. Happy Lohri to you.
• Warmest greetings to you and your family on the festive occasion of Lohri. Let us pray for happiness, success, and brightness in life. Wishing you a happy Lohri and fun celebrations.
• In the light of the holy bonfire, I pray that the zeal of the festival stays with you throughout the year and you get immense success.
• May the Lohri fire burn all the evils in your life and bring you happiness, love, and blessings. Happy Lohri!