Highlights
There are many Lohri folk songs associated with the festival and in them, Surya Dev or Sun God finds a mention where people thank him for providing with the heat on earth.
Also, in other songs Agni - the Lohri Goddess Agni is revered.
It is believed that by performing the circumambulation of the Lohri fire with utmost faith and optimism, one can expect miracles to happen.
New Delhi: The much-awaited first festival of 2021 - Lohri is here! Every year it is celebrated with much gusto and fervour on January 13. The festival holds a greater significance in the states of Punjab and Haryana.
Happy Lohri 2021: A Well-Assorted Dinner Menu For Your Lohri Party (With Recipes)
Happy Lohri 2021: A Well-Assorted Dinner Menu For Your Lohri Party (With Recipes)
Lohri 2021 Recipes: Planning a Lohri menu? We have got you covered. Check out for a complete Lohri-special thali.
Highlights
Lohri signifies the end of long winter nights.
We have a special Lohri menu for the festive fare.
It s time for some dhol and bhangra as Lohri 2021 is here! Punjabis around the world have geared up to celebrate the festival with a bonfire, dance, popcorns, rewri and more. One of the first festivities of the year, Lohri signifies the last night of winter solstice. It commemorates the beginning of the harvest season and the end of the long winter nights. As per the Hindu calendar, it is celebrated on the eve of Makar Sankranti (referred to as Maghi in Punjabi). This year Lohri falls on January 13, 2021.