Lohri, a popular Punjabi festival, is celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy in the northern regions of India. While it is primarily known for its cultural significance, there is also a deep astrological connection that ties Lohri to the sun's movement and the winter solstice. This article delves into the astrological significance of Lohri.

Lohri is celebrated on the 13th of January every year, which is a day before Makar Sankranti. Astrologically, this is the time when the sun starts moving towards the Northern Hemisphere, marking the end of the winter season. This northward journey of the sun is known as 'Uttarayan'. The festival of Lohri, therefore, symbolizes the sun's journey to the Northern Hemisphere.

The winter solstice, which usually occurs on the 21st or 22nd of December, is the shortest day and the longest night of the year. It marks the beginning of the 'Uttarayan' or the northward journey of the sun. Lohri is celebrated a few weeks after the winter solstice, marking the shift towards longer days and shorter nights. The festival is a way of acknowledging and welcoming the sun's journey towards the north.

While Lohri is a festival of joy and celebration, its astrological significance is deeply rooted in the sun's movement and the winter solstice. It is a celebration of the sun's northward journey, symbolizing the arrival of longer days and the departure of long nights. So, as we celebrate Lohri with bonfires, singing, and dancing, we also celebrate the sun's journey and the change of seasons.