Happy Lohri 2024: Wishes, Messages, Photos, Images, Facebook And WhatsApp Status
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Lohri is celebrated in parts of northern India, especially Punjab and neighbouring states, to mark the beginning of the harvest season.
In northern India, the annual Lohri harvest festival is set to be adorned with vibrant festivities and the glow of warm bonfires. Predominantly celebrated in Punjab and adjoining regions, Lohri signifies the cheerful commencement of the winter crop harvest season and embraces the arrival of longer days ahead.
Central to the celebration is the holy bonfire, traditionally built in open spaces like courtyards or village squares. As the flames dance, families gather around, offering prayers and food to the fire deity, Agni. Sweet offerings like peanuts, popcorn, and sugarcane chunks symbolize prosperity and gratitude for the bounty of the land.
The crackling fire also serves as a stage for joyous communal spirit. Energetic folk songs like "Dhol" and traditional dances like "Bhangra" and "Gidda" fill the air, creating a vibrant atmosphere of merriment and unity. This festive spirit extends beyond personal families, as neighbors and communities come together to share the warmth of the fire and the promise of a fruitful harvest season.
