Lohri Festival : Customs, Rituals, and Fun | Know Your Festival #shorts #lohri #viral #shortsindia

LOHRI FESTIVAL | Winter festival | Importance and history| Know Your Festival #shorts #lohri #viral Lohri is a popular winter Punjabi folk festival celebrated primarily in Northern India. A popular folklore links Lohri to the tale of Dulla Bhatti . The central theme of many Lohri songs is the legend of Dulla Bhatti whose father was a zamidar who lived in Punjab during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar.[30] He was regarded as a hero in Punjab, for rescuing Punjabi girls from being forcibly taken to be sold in slave market of the Middle East.[31][30] Amongst those he saved were two girls Sundri & Mundri, who gradually became a theme of Punjab's folklore. As a part of Lohri celebrations, children go around homes singing the traditional folk songs of Lohri with "Dulla Bhatti" name included. One person sings, while others end each line with a loud "Ho!" sung in unison. After the song ends, the adult of the home is expected to give snacks and money to the singing troupe of youngsters. Importance of bonfireIt is believed that offering food items to the God of Fire on this day helps take away all negativity from life and brings in prosperity. Here, the bonfire symbolises Lord Agni. After offering food to the almighty, people seek blessings, prosperity and happiness from Lord Agni. It is also believed that if one walks around the fire on Lohri, it helps in bringing prosperity. In Punjab, this festival holds special value for the new brides. Lohri marks the New Year for Punjabi farmers. On this day, the farmers pray and show gratitude for their crops before the harvesting begins and pray to Lord Agni to bless their land with abundance. #shorts #kycbyrupesh #knowyourcountry #Knowyourcountrybyrupesh #viral #shortsindia #shortsvideo #india #festival #lohrifestival #punjabi #punjab #northindia #celebration