So, you will see bonfires, singing, and dancing in many parts of the country today! The harvesting period is a season of cheer and celebration, especially in the farming community. Farmers get together to thank Surya the Sun God , for the blessing of heat and warmth that enabled the wonderful harvest - reward for their long months of hard work. We are all indebted to the farmers for their painstaking efforts all year round without which we would not be able to eat or live.
It is as much a mark of respect and recognition to the farmers as a celebration of a bountiful and prosperous year of harvest, that the festival of Lohri is celebrated. Lohri , in , will probably don a different look from the previous years. Big gatherings may not be possible. Therefore, ensure that you wear a mask and maintain social distancing while you enjoy the bonfire with your family and friends.
Wear traditional dresses, prepare Lohri delicacies, make your offerings to the bonfire as you dance around it to popular folk music, and enjoy the warmth and togetherness - albeit in a smaller circle. You can also still enjoy kite-flying when the weather clears up. If there is one sport that can still thrive despite social distancing norms, it is kite-flying!
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He rescued Hindu maidens from being sold as slaves to the Middle East. He would get them married to Hindu boys in the presence of fire and sing songs in celebration. Thus, began the tradition of the Lohri bonfire. Two maidens named Sundri and Mundri , who were so rescued are included as part of Lohri folklore, Sunder Mundriye. Songs hailing this hero and his brave feats are still sung today. Another folklore is that Holika and Lohri were sisters.
Holika perished in the Holi fire while Lohri lived on. Since til sesame seeds and rorhi gud or jaggery are traditionally eaten at this time, a combination of the two - tilrorhi came to be known as Lohri over time.
So, you see Lohri is a wonderful way to start the new year — with friendly gatherings, celebrations, and gaiety. In times of virtual meetings and video conferences, this is a welcome tradition and great opportunity to bring you closer to your family, friends and the members of your community - in body, mind and spirit! Just take a little extra care this year, as you light the fires externally bonfire and internally feast!
The best thing is that you can continue these celebrations as Pongal and Makar Sankranti closely follow this festival - the very next day in fact! For more information on India, you can follow the founders of Bharath Gyan on Twitter bharathgyan. Leave your comments artofliving. National Website Menu. Find a Program. Programs Covid care. Covid relief. Search programs.
What are you looking for? Find Courses. Veerji, the point of writing the article is to inform whether Lohri has any religious significance for Sikhs or not since we are treating Lohri as our biggest festival.
Bhul chuk Maaf.. Ramandeep Singh Dhaliwal. I believe Sikhs are also a part of Punjab and they celebrate it as a cultural thing rather than a religious thing.
But this is not the case. Lohri is celebrated only by those who are punjabis. Hindus, in general do not celebrate it. As far the point of lphri celebration for boys is concerned, let us start celebrating for girls as well or even if you bought a new car or a house.
Ssa Jagpreet Veerji, thanks a lot for sharing your views. You are absolutely right and you have made a right statement to keep it till culture and not make anything religious out of it.
As you told that Sikhs are part of punjab and Lohri is a Punjabi festival and thus we Sikhs being Punjabi are celebrating it. But there is a bit of difference between Sikhs Faith corresponding to what Punjabi Belief and Faiths are. I am just making this point in the article and 2nd one you are already agreed. The purpose of this article is not to hurt the sentimental of anyone or to insult any Faith. We should enjoy and celebrate any festival but according to the Sikh way of life. This festival is above religon.
It is the cultural bonding that makes sikhs celebrate the festival. Dhulla bhatti was a muslim at time of the mugals in lahore he rescued a hindu girl and got her married so the songs in his praise by all punjabis hindus sikhs and muslims of earstwhile punjab.
This festival does not belong to any religon it is a punjabi culture lets follow it. Its like bihu to assam ,onam to kerela. And we should celebrate it but according to the Sikh way of Life. But these days we are forgetting our religious faith and following empty ritual and mislead others.
Salvation is achieved only by devoting worship to God. Waheguru ji ka khalsa waheguru ji Ki fateh. As per my knowledge Lohri is a cultural festival only. The religious connection mentioned here with Hinduism story of holika , is not correct. Lohri is a cultural festival celebrated at the last day of the coldest month Poh by enjoying food and dance around the fire. Thanks for your comment. Yes, Lohri is a cultural festival and it should be celebrated with Fun, Joy and Happiness according to the Sikh way of Life.
Namaskaar Punnet Singh ji I am punjabi and till day thought ki lohri mainly punjabia da toyar hain. Mere kuz mittar delhi vich rehnde ne kaafi samay to te lohri nu baare mazze naal celebeate karde ne. Aaj pehlli vaari koi hindu sikh muslim connection lohri naal lag ke dil nu bahut dukh hoya. Lohri koi vi sister nahi si.
Hun mainu tussi dasso ki being a hindu huin main gurdaware jaana band kar deva??? Dear Ajay veerji, The intention of writing this article is not to hurt the sentimental of anyone or to insult any Faith. We can enjoy and celebrate any festival but according to the Sikh way of life.
Good commentary on Lohri. I believe that social and cultural festivals have a lot of value to any society, especially if they go across the religious bounds. This creates a fellowship and good will.
I am more curious to learn of your views on Diwali celebrations. I will also like to know the significance of the New year evening celebrations. Dear Pushpinder Veerji, Thanks for sharing your views. Very Interesting Statement. Here are my views on Diwali Celebration.
To explain the significance of Diwali for Sikhs, Let me start from beginnig. The day is Known as Bandi Chor Diwas.
After his release when Guru reached Amritsar, Diwali was being celebrated since the day Diwali was celebrated by Sikhs marking the victory of righteous!!
This is the religious significance for Sikhs to celebrate Diwali. If you are happy to light Firecracker for other reason. You are free to do anything. Understand Guru Nanak Dev Ji lines:. You can enjoy any festival the way you want either it is Holi, Diwali or Raksha bandhan. But this is not Sikh beliefs my dear brother. Your next question on the Significance of New Year for Sikhs.
At the stroke of midnight the current year changes to the next. This is external change thus temporary, impermanent. However Gurbani says, real change is when we change within. So any day could be New if we change our inner Soul.
Another thing brother, In this article I am expressing my views, I may be wrong and I am here to learn from you people. They believe Sikh have nothing to do with Rakhri , nothing to do with lohri and Basant panchmi. I think you should verify and crosscheck the information you are going to publish. Why we connect Gurbani in parts.
Celebrations of regional festivals is good practice. We have to see gurbani in wholistic way. Kulvinder Singh. I am okay with taking the cultural celebration globally and explaining how it could be religious, social or secular. Kids may only know of Santa.
For Sikhs everywhere to know this celebration for a new couple or child to have come into the world is a good enough reason. Have Lohri events, bonfires, parties, dances and yes of course correct any gender inequality and recognize how the poor were unable to marry daughters unless there was dowry historically. This is very thought provoking. I agree that we should not follow any rituals blindly and we must make sure they are within Gurmat.
However, I also see the benefits of having a cross religion festival. However, for Sikhs, we must enjoy these festivals within Sikhi ways. You can even start off the day by doing a prayer first and thanking God for all of your children. Can you have a bonfire, have a gathering, dance and sing anyway? Is that within Gurmat? Is dancing within Gurmat? We should rightly celebrate religious festivals but it does not mean that we boycott cultural festivals.
We should avoid tunnel vision mentality. Celebrstion of all festivals gives us joy, peace and happiness. Beautiful post! Punjabi culture have their own style, lohri is one such example of zeal and enthusiasm. With huge excitement, friends and families gather together to rejoice the moment but it is important to know the worth of any festival before celebrating it.
Another my favorite punjabi festival is Guru Parv that is approaching soon. Would love it if you can share an article on it as well. Your email address will not be published. Over the past many years, you might have spent a lot of time sitting in corporate cubicles and Have you ever imagined what will you lose if you start your own business or become an Entrepreneur?
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