Regional Celebrations of Lohri - The Melodious Harvest Festival

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LOHRI is not just a Hindu traditional festival but for sure acts as a medium to build strong family bonding. This is a celebration in which all the family members and friends come together and get involved in entertainment. The traditional ways of entertainment somewhere deep in the system create love and affection. Lohri seems to be one of the most enjoyable festivals in certain states. The tradition and culture followed in these states are amazing and are a must watch. Let’s see how each of these Lohri fans takes the fest forward.

Amritsar


After Bandi Chor Diwas and Guru Nanak Jayanti, the next festival Amritsari look forward to is Lohri. The localities are in full energy during this period and they make sure to throw the biggest party of the year.  Although it is related to the harvest season and gathering of grains, in Punjab it is celebrated as a matrimonial fete of the newly married couple to strengthen the marital bondage as well.

Jalandhar

Jalandhar is one of the most ancient cities of Punjab and has grown rapidly in the past few years. This city has not let go of its rich heritage and so Lohri does seem to be the brightest among all. If you want to see how Lohri was celebrated back in the day, without all the bells and whistles, Jalandhar is the place to beat. Here people spend lavishly on gifting each other as well.

Bathinda


When you think rural Punjab, the first place that pops up in your mind is Bathinda. The city is quite large to be considered as a village, but the people of the city haven’t yet forgotten their grassroots, which is why you still get the feeling that you’re in a traditional Punjab village like the ones shown in movies. People of Bathinda are some of the friendliest people you’ll meet, and the city lights up like a newlywed bride during Lohri.

Ludhiana
Ludhiana brings in different colours to the celebration of Lohri. Better the harvest, bigger are the celebrations. You would see colourful kites flying in the sky and making it look decorated. Dance troupes choreograph their dance routine months in advance with professional artistes putting up some outstanding Bhangra and Gidda performances. People offer prayers around the bonfire and pray to the Sun. Read more...Regional Celebrations of Lohri 

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  1. Sushil YD21 December 2018 at 00:51

    Happy Lohri 2019 - Date (13th January 2019): Lohri is a popular winter Punjabi folk festival, which is celebrated mainly by Sikhs and Hindus from the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent. There are a lot of significance and legends about the Lohri festival and these festivals connect with the Punjab region. Many people believe that the festival celebrates the passing of winter solstice.

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