Lohri 2023: The festival of rejoicing and love is around the corner
Lohri 2023 is approaching, and it’s time to celebrate love and joy. Lohri marks the beginning of the harvest season. It is celebrated in many parts of North India, including Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal. It is mainly celebrated by the Hindu and Sikh communities. They light a holy bonfire, which signifies the end of the winter season. It is celebrated primarily to thank God, Sun. As Lohri 2023 approaches, it’s time to indulge in all the festive foods of this harvest festival. Here we have listed out 10 warm messages that you can send to your loved ones.
Why do we celebrate Lohri?
It is celebrated to mark the end of the sowing season of winter crop, which is now ready to be harvested. Lord Sun is offered prayers and gratitude by his devotees. According to the Hindu calendar, Lohri falls in the month of Pausha, and according to the Gregorian calendar, it is celebrated on the 13th of January every year.
How to celebrate Lohri?
The traditions of this festival are soulful and vibrant. The festival’s main attraction is a bonfire (Agni), the God of Fire. People gather around the Bonfire. They sing and dance to celebrate the festival. They throw foods like chikki, peanuts, popcorn, jaggery sesame seeds (til) to pay homage to their roots.
The significance of First Lohri after marriage
In the Punjabi community first, Lohri, after marriage, is considered very auspicious. The bride tries to look her best. She wears colourful bangles and new clothes. The groom is also expected to wear new clothes. The main attraction of the festival is the Bonfire. Bride receives a lot of gifts from her relatives. It is celebrated wider, and dinner is organized after the celebration.
10 Lohri greetings that you can send to your loved ones:
Well, festivals are meant to bring all the family members together. But these days, working millennials hardly go home for festival celebrations. If you cannot visit your home, here is a list of Lohri greetings you send to your family & friends.
1. May the joyous harvest season bring love and joy into your life. Happy Lohri
2. On the auspicious day of Lohri, I wish you all peace and prosperity. Let the festival bring endless happiness to your life. Wish you a Happy Lohri 2023
3. May this festival of zeal, love, and joy bring prosperity to your life. May you always shine bright like Sun – Happy Lohri
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4. Say bye–bye to dark and chilly winters. Say hi to spring. #Cheerstonewbeginings – Happy Lohri
5. Having a true friend in life is like a blessing. It gives you the assurance that you will not face anything alone. May this festival of joy make our bond stronger
6. Say No to all Negative thoughts and look forward to a beautiful beginning- Happy Lohri
7. Burn all the negativity within you, release all your grudges and say hello to the beautiful spring season- Happy Lohri, my friend
8. Thank God sun for his blessing, and don’t forget to indulge in some utterly delicious dishes- Happy Lohri
9. I Wish for a better life for you. May all your dreams come true- Happy Lohri
10. May this joyous festival fill your heart & home with happiness and warmth- Happy Lohri
Wish you a very Happy Lohri from the entire team of One World News.
