In Punjab, Lohri, the festival of joy and happiness is being celebrated with mutual brotherhood. Like other parts of the country, the festival will be celebrated with rituals of burning fire and praying for the happiness and prosperity of humankind. The festival marks the conclusion of the chilly month of Paush and coincides with the arrival of Uttarayana, the sun’s northward journey, which signals longer and warmer days ahead.
Lohri is a vibrant event complete with the Lohri fire, praying, dancing, feasting and singing the legendary Dulla Bhatti song. The bonfires will be burnt during the evening and families with neighbors will enjoy the festival together while having Peanuts, Rewaris etc.
Punjab also celebrates “Dhiyan Di Lohri” by organising special programmes for the girl child. It’s a symbolic event to improve the sex ratio in the state and support the girl children to live their lives with dignity and pride.
