Lohri 2025: The festival of Lohri is seen as a symbol of the end of winter and the harvest of Rabi crops. The festival of Lohri is not only a symbol of religious faith, but it is also a celebration of hard work, unity and prosperity of the agricultural society. Astrologer Dr. Anish Vyas, Director of Pal Balaji Astrology Institute, Jaipur, Jodhpur, said that according to the Hindu calendar, the festival of Lohri is celebrated a day before Makar Sankranti. Therefore there is no confusion regarding its date.
According to the astrologer, Lohri will be celebrated on 13 January 2025. This time Makar Sakranti will be celebrated on 14 January 2025 (Makar Sankranti). On this day, at night, all the people gather at one place and light a fire. Every year the festival of Lohri is celebrated a day before Makar Sankranti. People of Punjabi community celebrate this festival with great enthusiasm. On the auspicious occasion of Lohri, people gift sweets to each other and wish each other. This festival is celebrated to celebrate the arrival of the new crop.
On this day, at night, all the people gather at one place and light a fire. In this bonfire, items made of wheat ears, rewari, peanuts, kheel, chikki and jaggery are offered. This festival holds great importance for Punjabis. Punjabi songs and dance are enjoyed on this festival day. This festival is mainly celebrated on the occasion of harvesting of new crop and all the relatives and family members worship by burning Lohri at night. There are many folk and mythological stories associated with Lohri due to which this festival is celebrated. Lohri is a festival of celebrating happiness by dancing with Bhangra and singing songs while roasting fire.
Makar Sankranti is considered to be the sign of Sun’s entry into Capricorn, which symbolizes the arrival of new crops and increase of daylight. Lohri will be celebrated on 13 January, while Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on 14 January. Lohri is a festival of happiness. This festival is dedicated to Lord Sun and Fire. Sun and fire are considered the biggest sources of energy. This festival marks the end of winter and the arrival of spring. The night of Lohri is considered to be the coldest. On this festival, part of the crops is offered in the sacred fire. It is believed that by doing this the crop reaches the gods.
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