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Happy Lohri 2024: 8 Things You Didn’t Know About Lohri
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Happy Lohri 2024: 8 Things You Didn’t Know About Lohri

[ad_1] Lohri 2024 is here and we can't wait to indulge our winter food cravings by gorging on all dishes of the delicious festive fare. As we all know, the festival of Lohri is all about getting together with family around the holy bonfire post-sunset, dancing to the beats of the dhol, and enjoying a scrumptious feast. Foods like til (black sesame seeds), gajak, gur (jaggery), peanuts and popcorn are fed to the fire as part of the harvest ritual. This festival is celebrated with great fervour across India, even though it is typical to Punjabis. Lohri is linked to Winter Solstice - the shortest day and the longest night. It, in fact, marks the end of winter and the onset of spring.Lohri 2024: Here are 8 things you probably didn't know about Lohri:1. The Meaning of TilohriLohri actually co...
When Is Lohri 2023 – January 13 Or 14? Here’re The Exact Date, Timing And Traditional Festive Recipes
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When Is Lohri 2023 – January 13 Or 14? Here’re The Exact Date, Timing And Traditional Festive Recipes

[ad_1] The end of the winter solstice is celebrated with much enthusiasm with the Lohri festival. Also called 'Lohadi' or 'Lal Loi', Lohri is a popular Punjabi and Hindu festival observed mostly in the northern part of India. Lohri falls in the Hindu month of 'Pausha', and as per the Gregorian calendar, January 13 of every year has been earmarked for Lohri celebrations. But this year, there is some confusion regarding the date of Lohri 2023. Both January 13 and January 14 are being considered for the festival celebrations. We found out the exact date of Lohri 2023 which you can also follow.  Lohri 2023: Date And Timings | When Is Lohri?According to drikpanchang.com, Lohri 2023 falls on January 14 (Saturday) this year and Makar Sankranti will be celebrated the next day on January 15 (Sund...