When the Earth starts moving towards the Sun, marking the auspicious period of Uttarayan, prayers are offered to the bonfire seeking abundance & prosperity. Lohri marks the end of winter on the last day of Paush, and beginning of Magha (around January 12 and 13), and is the time when people from all castes and social strata come together forgetting all past differences and grievances.
The fundamental theory behind the festival of Lohri is the sense of togetherness and the culturally rich legacy of the people. At night, people gather around the bonfire and throw puffed rice & popcorns into the flames of the bonfire seeking divine benevolence for family and the community.
At DIN, we celebrated 'The LOHRI' at 7 PM on 12th January 2009. Though the weather was cold, residents came out to participate. Some of the memorable pictures are published here.
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