https://padlet.com/utkarshbajaj1010/2zfzo1m83opmry8n en-us 2022-01-13 03:33:26 UTC 2022-01-13 03:51:51 UTC hello@padlet.com utkarshbajaj1010 https://padlet.com/utkarshbajaj1010/2zfzo1m83opmry8n/wish/1989545501 The festival of Lohri marks the end of winter and it is celebrated as a welcome to sunny days. Lohri, also known as 'Lal Loi' is mostly observed by Sikhs and Hindus and they celebrate it by lighting bonfires, eating festive food, dressing up in the brightest traditional and dancing on folk dance and songs. There is a belief that Lohri represents the longest night of the year, and the day followed by the festival is called Maghi. The festival is also celebrated to thank the almighty for making a fruitful harvest possible.]]> 2022-01-13 03:47:02 UTC https://padlet.com/utkarshbajaj1010/2zfzo1m83opmry8n/wish/1989545501 utkarshbajaj1010 https://padlet.com/utkarshbajaj1010/2zfzo1m83opmry8n/wish/1989546976 Lohri marks the commencement of the harvest season. The festival is also celebrated to pay respects for making harvest possible. The Lohri night is considered the longest night of the year, thus it is also known as the winter solstice.]]> 2022-01-13 03:48:16 UTC https://padlet.com/utkarshbajaj1010/2zfzo1m83opmry8n/wish/1989546976 utkarshbajaj1010 https://padlet.com/utkarshbajaj1010/2zfzo1m83opmry8n/wish/1989549462 Families gather around the bonfire, they offer their respect to the 'agni' by taking rounds around it. People pray for the bygone year and the beginning of the new year. While revolving around the bonfire, people put til ki rewari, with unsalted popcorn (makai), gajjak, puffed rice into the fire. Later, people come together and eat traditional food, and they even exchange the prasad with each other. The night ends with a fun-filled dance and song ceremony, marking the beginnings of happiness and prosperity.]]> 2022-01-13 03:50:23 UTC https://padlet.com/utkarshbajaj1010/2zfzo1m83opmry8n/wish/1989549462 utkarshbajaj1010 https://padlet.com/utkarshbajaj1010/2zfzo1m83opmry8n/wish/1989550814 2022-01-13 03:51:36 UTC https://padlet.com/utkarshbajaj1010/2zfzo1m83opmry8n/wish/1989550814