PUNJABI FESTIVAL"LOHRI

THIS THE FESTIVAL OF PUNJABI SO I TELL ALL U ABOUT THIS FESTIVAL
The history of Lohri, a seasonal festival of North India is as old as that of story of Indus Valley civilization itself. The Festival of Lohri marks the beginning of the end of winter and the coming of spring and the new year
The Bonfire Customs & Tradition

In the evening, with the setting of the sun, huge bonfires are lit in the harvested fields and in the front yards of houses and people gather around the rising flames, circle around (parikrama) the bonfire and throw puffed rice, popcorn and other munchies into the fire, shouting "Aadar aye dilather jaye" (May honor come and poverty vanish!), and sing popular folk songs.

This is a sort of prayer to Agni, the fire god, to bless the land with abundance and prosperityLohri - the popular bonfire festival of North India is celebrated on 13th January every year. As the date of Lohri is decided according to the position of the sun its date remains fixed.

 Lohri marks the coldest day of winter. People of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi joyfully pass it by dancing around the sacred bonfires

. Lohri Festival gives some respite to the people as it marks the end of tough winter season.
Lohri celebrations are marked by traditional songs and dances.

People dress up nicely on the long-awaited bonfire festival. Lohri calls for family get-togethers and lavish dinners with sarson ka saag & makki ki roti. The day ends with prayers for a good harvest

AS i already posted the recipe in my blog So for recipe read here

HAPPY LOHRI