Punjabi · Culture & Society
ਲੋਹੜੀ
lohri
Lohri festival
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Definition
The January bonfire festival with rewri, peanuts and songs around the flames.
Example
ਲੋਹੜੀ ਦੀ ਅੱਗ ਦੁਆਲੇ ਗੀਤ ਗਾਏ।
Songs were sung around the Lohri fire.
Etymology
'Lohri' is a traditional Punjabi festival that marks the end of winter and the beginning of the harvest season, with its name possibly deriving from the Punjabi word for 'to sing'.
How & Where It’s Used
'Lohri' is celebrated in informal settings, with families and communities gathering around bonfires to sing and dance. It is deeply rooted in cultural practices and is written about in festive greetings.