Lohri 2021 will be celebrated on January 13. It is a Punjabi folk festival that marks the end of the winter season. So, here are some thoughtful messages, quotes and wishes to send your dear ones on Lohri.
Lohri 2021 date, time, rituals and significance
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TOI Astrology | Jan 12, 2021, 16:55 IST
Lohri is one of the most popular festivals celebrated by Punjabi people of Sikh religion as well as Hindu religion. Lohri, like Hindu festival Makara Sankranti, is a harvest festival is celebrated one day before Sankranti. This year, the festival of Lohri will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 13, 2021.
Lohri Date and Time 2021
Lohri Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Lohri Sankranti Moment - 08:29 AM, Jan 14
Makar Sankranti on Thursday, January 14, 2021
The festival of Lohri marks the end of winter and is a traditional welcome of longer days and the sun s journey to the northern hemisphere. Lohri is an official restricted holiday in the state of Punjab, Haryana and NCT of Delhi. Lohri is linked to the Bikrami calendar and is celebrated the day before the festival of Maghi celebrated in India as Makar Sankranti. Lohri falls in the month of Paush and is set by the solar pa
When Is Makar Sankranti 2021? Celebrate With 6 Festive Recipes From 6 States
When Is Makar Sankranti 2021? Celebrate With 6 Festive Recipes From 6 States
On Makar Sankranti people around the country celebrate in myriad ways, some fly kites, some make special sweets. Here are six festive recipes from states that you may enjoy.
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Makar Sankranti is celebrated in many different ways
Food plays a crucial role in Sankranti celebrations
The year has just begun and India has started gearing up for the first few festivals on the calendar already. This is a particularly auspicious time for Indians, as they begin to celebrate their harvest. Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Bihu are all dedicated to the special change in season and the sun s movement. Makar Sankranti marks the first day of the sun s transit into Makara Rashi (Capricorn), marking the end of the month with the winter solstice, which also marks the beginning of longer and slightly warmer days. Makar Sankranti is
Til Ki Chikki
Chikki made with jaggery and peanuts is commonly had during the winter season. But the Lohri festival sees til ki chikki being enjoyed by the enthusiasts. It is easy to make and you just need 2-3 ingredients to make it. Click here for full recipe.
Tik Ki Barfi
Festivals have to be celebrated with something sweet. Why not make it healthier? Til ki barfi is a traditional Indian sweet snack made with sesame seeds, khoya and sugar. This wafer-thin barfi is perfect to enjoy the occasion with your loved ones. Click here for full recipe.
Til Ka Ladoo
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Happy Lohri 2021: Date, shubh muhurat, history, significance & why this Hindu festival is celebrated
It s time to start afresh with 2021 and the first festival of the year ie Lohri is almost here. Celebrated on January 13 every year, the festival holds a special significance for the Hindus. It falls just a day before Makar Sankranti is celebrated in India ie on January 14 and is celebrated with great pomp and show. Popular beliefs claim that the festival is celebrated to mark the end of winters and is linked to the Rabi crop harvestation. Lohri is mainly observed in Punjab and Haryana but is celebrated with great zeal and fervour throughout the country. Lohri (Maghi) is also celebrated as the financial New Year. The special thing is that the festival of Lohri has resonance not only in India but also abroad because many Punjabi people are settled there too. If you are also eagerly waiting for Lohri, here s everything you need to know about the signif