Beliefs related to Lohri (AI Generated Image)
Religion Desk, New Delhi. Lohri is known as Lal Loi, which is a main festival of Punjab. Lohri (Lohri 2026) is celebrated a day before Makar Sankranti. Along with Punjab, this festival is also celebrated with great enthusiasm in the surrounding areas like Haryana, Delhi and Himachal Pradesh etc.
First Lohri of newly married couples
Lohri is considered very special for newly married couples and newborn babies, as this day is considered a symbol of new beginnings, good luck, health and prosperity. When a newly married couple celebrates Lohri for the first time, the excitement is different. On this occasion, family members give blessings, gifts and good wishes to the new couple and wish for their good future. This maintains love and unity in relationships.
This is why it is special for newborn babies
At the same time, when a newborn baby is born in the house on or around Lohri, it is also seen as an auspicious sign. In such a situation, the new member is welcomed with great love and enthusiasm on the first Lodhi. On this special occasion, family members and relatives give new clothes, toys and sweets to the child as gifts. And also give him lots of blessings.
The festival of Lohri is not just a traditional celebration, but it is also a festival of gratitude towards nature, as it is associated with the harvesting and sowing of crops. This festival is seen with great pomp and show in North India, especially in Punjab and Haryana.
Besides, this day is also considered a symbol of the arrival of new energy in life. Because this time signals the departure of winter and the beginning of longer days. On this day, farmers thank God Agni and nature for their good harvest and wish for happiness and prosperity in the coming year.
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