LOHRI di lakh lakh vadhaiyan

The lighting of bonfire during this winter festival is an ancient tradition. City First brings to you some glimpses from the First India festive celebration & we wish you a very Happy Lohri!

Lohri being the first traditional festival of the year, is c e l e b r at e d with immense love, laughter and happiness all around. Celebrated on January 13, Lohri marks the end of the winter solstice and is also a major harvest festival.

First India celebrated the festival with joy and togetherness, Jagdeesh Chandra greeted everyone on the occasion, he said, “We are glad to host this small celebration so that the people out there can safely rejoice and cherish the festive spirit with their friends and family.” He also reminded everyone to keep Covid protocols in mind.

The evening was replete with all the elements of the best of festivities with bonfires, amazing food, traditional sweets, Punjabi music and lots of singing and games. Shweta Mishra Awasthi anchored the special show and the games.

Ashok Singh, Gaurav Gaur, Yogesh Mishra, Pawan Tank, Kapil Raj and Harish Soni were present as were the stunning models from their organisations.

The renowned band and dance troupe Desi Boyz set fire to the evening with Simran’s performance drawing a lot of appreciations and dance moves too.

MUBARAK HO TENU, LOHRI DA TYOHAAAR...

...The girls had a thoroughly wonderful time as they hipped and hopped and swayed to the bhangra tunes and Punjabi numbers.

The beautifully decorated surroundings added a joyous flavour to the evening making it a memorable one.

Lohri is truly all about toasting traditional gaiety and fervour, relishing delectable food and putting your best foot forward when you step out.

Singing and dancing form an intrinsic part of the celebrations. People wear their brightest clothes and come to dance the bhangra and gidda to the beat of the dhol.

Punjabi songs are sung, and everybody rejoices. Sarson da saag and makki di roti is usually served as the main course at a Lohri dinner.

Lohri is a great occasion that holds great importance for farmers. However, people residing in urban areas also celebrate Lohri, as this festival provides the opportunity to interact with family and friends.

In the evening, people gather for ‘Parikrama’ and munchies like popcorn, puffed rice as well as rewari are put in the bonfire as a thankful offering.

Sugarcanes are also ‘offered’ into the bonfire. This spreads a fragrance of burning sugar all over making it a very sweet evening.