Happy Lohri
Celebrating the warmth of the bonfire, the sweetness of gur, and the joy of new beginnings.
The wood is ready...
Folk Songs & Dance
Bhangra, Gidda, and songs praising Dulla Bhatti fill the air with energy and rhythm.
Feast & Offerings
Enjoy Sarson da saag, Makki di roti, and offer peanuts, rewri, and til to the sacred fire.
Togetherness
A special time for families, especially for newlyweds and newborns, to seek blessings.
History & Significance
The Legend of Dulla Bhatti
Lohri is famous for the legend of Dulla Bhatti, the 'Robin Hood of Punjab', who rescued girls from being sold in slave markets and arranged their marriages with dignity and dowry.
Harvest Connection
It marks the end of peak winter and is tied to the Rabi crop cycle (wheat, mustard), celebrating the hard work of farmers and the promise of a golden harvest.
The Holy Bonfire
The bonfire (Lohri da agh) symbolizes Agni (fire) and the sun's return. People circle it offering til (sesame), gur (jaggery), and peanuts to pray for prosperity.
A Song of Dulla Bhatti
"Sundri-Mundri hoye! Tera kaun vicharaa! Dulla Bhatti wala!"
This popular folk song echoes through every neighborhood during Lohri, keeping the hero's memory alive.
Festival Glimpses
Send Warm Wishes
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