Covid dampens Lohri celebrations

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Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, January 13

The festival of Lohri was celebrated by residents under the threat of ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Residents and their families flew kites, a major attraction of the festival, in interior parts and the outer areas of the city. Residents also exchanged messages wishing Happy Lohri to each other on social media, including Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat.

Residents fly kites to mark the Lohri celebrations in Ludhiana. Himanshu Mahajan

Lohri celebrates the harvest of the Rabi crop and in reverence for the Fire God or the Goddess of Lohri. “Lohri is celebrated with a bonfire, which is a part of its tradition. Distributing ‘reori’, ‘gacchak’ and peanuts remains the main attraction of the festival. Earlier, Lohri was celebrated in grand manner when some wedding would take place or on the birth of boy. With a change in mind set of society, now Lohri is celebrated on birth of daughters too,” said Sukhminderpal Singh, a senior citizen.

Ban on Chinese string goes up in smoke

As the ban on Chinese string was not strictly enforced, it was openly used for flying kites during Lohri celebrations today. Questions are being raised over the role of administration and the police for failing to stop the use and sale of the banned string. The NGT has imposed a complete ban on Chinese string. Commuters especially those riding two-wheelers and pedestrians remain at risk of coming in contact with such strings. Even safety of birds and animals is being ignored.

A city resident Col CM Lakhanpal (retd) said, “The government must enforce complete ban on the sale and use of such dangerous string.” —

Katrina Kaif-Vicky Kaushal celebrate first Lohri as married couple, bask in the warmth of love and a crackling bonfire

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Actors Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal celebrated their first Lohri as a married couple on Thursday evening. Both took to Instagram to share pictures on the occasion, a traditional Punjabi festival meant to usher in a change in seasons.

Vicky posted a picture of the two of them standing next to a bonfire. “Happy Lohri!” he wrote in his caption, adding a fire emoji. Both appeared to be dressed for the winters–while Vicky wore not one but two jackets, Katrina beamed next to him in a thick black jacket, worn over what appeared to be a red salwar suit.

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Katrina and Vicky tied the knot in a surprise ceremony held at a luxury palace resort in Rajasthan in December. Both actors had shared pictures from the wedding and pre-wedding ceremonies on social media. Announcing their nuptials, they’d written in a joint statement, “Only love and gratitude in our hearts for everything that brought us to this moment. Seeking all your love and blessings as we begin this new journey together.”

Katrina has also shared several other posts with Vicky since then. On Christmas, she shared a picture of them hugging in front of a Christmas tree, and recently, she celebrated one month as a married couple with another picture. This one was captioned, “Happppyyyyy one month my ❤️.”

By the looks of the couple’s Lohri pictures, they seem to be at a very cold location. Vicky has been filming director Laxman Utekar’s new film in Indore recently, while Katrina has commenced work on director Sriram Raghavan’s new film, Merry Christmas, co-starring Vijay Sethupathi.

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Lohri 2022: &TV Stars Wish Everyone A Happy Lohri!

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Lohri is the festival that marks the passing of the winter solstice. &TV artists Shivya Pathania (Devi Parvati, Baal Shiv), Tej Sapru (Prajapati Daksh, Baal Shiv, Shrenu Parikh (Genda Agarwal, Ghar Ek Mandir- Kripa Agrasen Maharaja Ki), Pawan Singh (Zafar Ali Mirza, Aur Bhai Kya Chal Raha Hai), Sapna Sikarwar (Bimlesh, Happu ki Ultan Paltan) and Rohitashv Gour (Manmohan Tiwari, Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai) share what makes this festival special and how it is celebrated across different regions.

Shivya Pathania, aka Devi Parvati from Baal Shiv, shares, “In Himachal Pradesh, Lohri is celebrated with great zeal to mark the last sowing of the Rabi crop. I remember being extremely excited to walk around the bonfire during my childhood, and even today. I believe a walk around the fire brings positive energy to my life. I cannot be more excited to bring prosperity to my life this year. I am sure this is going to be a Happy Lohri for each one of us”.

Tej Sapru aka Prajapati Daksh from Baal Shiv shares, “Lohri is celebrated in most parts of India, but the feeling of the festival in Punjab is an experience of a lifetime. Decorated homes, crowds making wishes around the bonfire and eating the most amazing, sweet dishes make Punjab the most beautiful place to be in during Lohri. However, what people don’t know is that Punjabis also attribute the festival to Dulla Bhatti who was the local hero of the region and saved young girls from being sold for slavery. People honour the leader by performing dance and songs in his name on the occasion of Lohri. So, if you are lucky enough to be in Punjab for Lohri, do not miss the festivities, performing bhangra on the beats of dhol and eating the most delicious gajak and til laddoo”.

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Shrenu Parikh, aka Genda Agarwal from Ghar Ek Mandir-Kripa Agrasen Maharaja Ki, says, “I have always been fascinated by the festival of Lohri because of its vibe. Though it is not celebrated in my household, I celebrate it with my friends from Punjab. On that night, our friend circle gathers at her place, where we dance to Punjabi songs and eat the most amazing festive food. Like every year, I am excited about the celebration and looking forward to spending some good time with them”. Pawan Singh, aka Zafar Ali Mirza from Aur Bhai Kya Chal Raha Hai? adds, “In my family, Lohri is a huge celebration. But my sole reason for awaiting the festival every year is to eat the delicious platter including the incredible Sarson da saag, make di roti, panjiri, pinni and makhane di kheer made by mother. This Lohri will be no different, and I would say Khao, khilaao aur khush hokar Lohri ka tyohaar manao.”

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Sapna Sikarwar, aka Bimlesh from Happu ki Ultan Paltan, shares, “The festival is celebrated with great pomp across the Northern states. I love the way Lohri is celebrated, and especially the festive attire during the festival fascinates me the most. Women wear kurtas with pants or sharara nowadays. In addition to salwar or churidar, many girls team kurtas with pants, sharara or palazzo, which are trendy. I hope we have a special track to dress up in my festive best with parranda and salwar kameez. I wish everyone a very Happy Lohri.” Rohitashv Gaur aka Manmohan Tiwari from Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai shares, “The word Lohri comes from ‘Tilhori,’ i.e. Til (Sesame) and Rohri (Jaggery), and both are my favourites. Both the ingredients are believed to cleanse the body and bring new energies to life. Hence, I wait for the day to eat more and more sweets made from it. And I am waiting to experience it this year as well”.

Tune in to watch Baal Shiv at 8:00 PM, Ghar Ek Mandir-Kripa Agrasen Maharaja Ki at 9:00 PM, Aur Bhai Kya Chal Raha Hai? at 9:30 PM, Happu Ki Ultan Paltan at 10:00 PM and Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai at 10:30 PM, airing every Monday to Friday only on &TV.

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This auspicious day marks new beginnings and the harvest season. It is celebrated before Makar Sankranti during the month of Paush or Magh with grandeur. Lohri is also said to be the shortest day of the year which commemorates the end of winter and the welcome of spring. People light bonfires at night and in Punjab, they even dance around it, feeding popcorns and til pattis to the fire, praying for health and prosperity. Many societies and folks have traditional dances like Gidda and Bhangra. This beautiful festival is celebrated in Punjab, Delhi, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. Wish your loved ones a Happy Lohri 2022 with these images, wishes, messages, quotes, pictures and greeting cards, on their Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram, Twitter and other social media.

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Hope this Lohri festival brings a closer connection with your friends and family. May God shower you with blessings and abundance in the year ahead.

May this Lohri bring the best opportunities your way, to explore every joy of life, turning all your dreams into reality and all your efforts into huge achievements. Happy Lohri 2021!Play the Punjabi music and dance to the drum tunes on this auspicious festival and share smiles and laughter with all. Happy Lohri 2022!

May this festival of zeal and verve fill your life with lots of energy and enthusiasm that will bring ultimate prosperity to you. Happy Lohri.

Hope this festive season brings joy to your heart and fulfills all your wishes on this auspicious occasion. Happy Lohri, my love.May your days be filled with joy, weeks of happiness, months filled with prosperity, and years of celebrations are sent your way. May God bless you today and every day.

In the positive light of happiness, may our life shine with hope. May this year we are showered with glory and success. Sending warm wishes via message. Happy Lohri sweetest friend.

Days of joy, weeks of laughter, months of good luck and year of prosperity. Here’s wishing you a cheerful Lohri!May this Lohri bring opportunities your way, to explore every joy of life, turning all your dreams into reality and all your efforts into great achievements. Happy Lohri

May the Lohri fire burn away all the sadness out of your life and bring you joy, happiness, and love. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Lohri.

On this festive season of Lohri, may God bless you with good health and companionship.

Hope this Lohri festival brings a closer connection with your friends and family. May God shower you with blessings and abundance in the year ahead.

May this festival of zeal and verve fill your life with lots of energy and enthusiasm that will bring ultimate prosperity to you. Happy Lohri.

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May this Lohri fire burn all the moments of sadness and enlighten your world with the warmth of joy, happiness, and love.On this auspicious day of Lohri, I wish you to have all peace and prosperity. Let this festival bring endless happiness to you and your family. Wish you a Happy Lohri!

Wishing this harvest season brings happiness and prosperity to you and your family. Happy Lohri!In softly glowing candlelight, may all your dreams come true. Every star of every night brings luck & joy to you. Wish you and your family a very Happy Lohri.

Wishing this harvest season brings happiness and prosperity to you and your family. Happy Lohri!In softly glowing candlelight, may all your dreams come true. Every star of every night brings luck & joy to you. Wish you and your family a very Happy Lohri. Read moreRead less

“Wish that the warmth of Bonn fire, sweetness of Gur and Rewri at Lohri remain with you n forever.”

“You must give to get, you must sow the seed, before you can reap the

“There would be no advantage to be gained by sowing a field of wheat if the harvest did not return more than was sown.”

Phir aa gaya mausam makki di roti aur sarso de saag ka. Sabko Mubarak ho Lohri ka ye tyohar. Wishing a wonderful colourful Happy Lohri.

“Enjoy this Lohri to the fullest and don’t forget to put Rewri, moongfali and popcorns in the Lohri fire. This will definitely bring good luck to you.”

“Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.”

Pher se laut aaya Bhangra dalne da din jab aag de kol saare aake manavange Lohri. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Lohri.

“Before the reward there must be labour. You plant before you harvest. You sow in tears before you reap joy.”

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India is the land of multiple cultures, religions, traditions, customs, and practices. Because of this, the country celebrates various festivals throughout the year, Makar Sankranti being one of them. Each year, on the 14th of January, India welcomes Makar Sankranti - the Harvest Festival. The festival signifies a change in season, as from this day the Sun begins its movement from Dakshinayana (South) to Uttarayana (North) hemisphere, marking the official end of winters. Both a religious occasion and a seasonal observance, the occasion also marks the sun’s transit into Makar Raashi (the Capricorn zodiac sign).Furthermore, the festivities associated with Makar Sankranti are known by various names - Magh Bihu in Assam, Maghi in Punjab, Maghi Saaji in Himachal Pradesh, Maghi Sangrand or Uttarain (Uttarayana) in Jammu, Sakraat in Haryana, Sukarat in central India, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Uttarayan in Gujarat, etc.Makar Sankranti is observed with social festivities such as colorful decorations, rural children going house to house, singing and asking for treats in some areas, melas, dances, kite flying, bonfires, and feasts. Many observers go to sacred rivers or lakes and bathe in a ceremony of thanks to the sun. Every twelve years, the Hindus observe Makar Sankranti with Kumbha Mela – one of the world’s largest mass pilgrimage, with an estimated 40 to 100 million people attending the event.Since Makar Sankranti is just around the corner, here are 50 wishes, messages, and quotes to share with your loved ones.1. May this harvest festival help you reap a lot of success and happiness in your life. Happy Makar Sankranti!2. On this auspicious day dedicated to harvesting, I hope that the almighty give you the strength to harvest all the happiness and success that you and your family deserve. Happy Makar Sankranti!3. May God help you prolong your happiness and success just like the prolonged days that we will have from now. Wishing you and your family a very happy Makar Sankranti!4. May the Sun God bring happiness and a lot of success and prosperity in your life. Wishing you a very happy Makar Sankranti.5. On this auspicious day of new beginnings, I hope with all my heart that the Sun God may open doors of success and new paths in your life. Happy Makar Sankranti!6. On this special day dedicated to Sun, I hope you are blessed by the holy rays sent to you by the Sun God. A very happy Makar Sankranti!7. May the Sun God throw rays of happiness and prosperity in your life. Wishing you and your family very happy Makar Sankranti!8. I hope the Sun’s rays on this day dedicated to Surya ji are bright enough to wash out all the negativity around you and your family. Happy Makar Sankranti!9. May you reach new points of happiness and cheerfulness like the beautiful kites in the sky. Happy Makar Sankranti!10. May you rise high just like the colorful kites in the sky. Wishing you a very happy Makar Sankranti!11. May God bring a lot of colors in your life on this day of new beginnings. Happy Makar Sankranti!12. Wishing you a very happy Makar Sankranti, from our family to yours!13. May this harvesting season bring you success and wealth. Wishing you a very happy Makar Sankranti!14. I may be far away, but the warmth of my wishes will surely reach you. Happy Makar Sankranti!15. I hope the winds on this auspicious day help you fly your kite up high as well as take you on new heights this year. Happy Makar Sankranti!16. May the Sun God shower you and your family will a lot of blessings this Makar Sankranti!17. A new start, a new goal with happiness. Wishing you a very Happy Makar Sankranti!18. May this harvesting season bring you success and wealth. Have a happy and safe Maar Sankranti!19. It’s a day of new beginnings for everyone and new begins are full of thrills and experiences. Wishing you a very happy Makar Sankranti from my family and me!20. May happiness and prosperity be radiated through the holy rays of the sun to your family. Happy Makar Sankranti!21. May the rays of the sun fall on you relieving you of all the sadness and negativity in your life. Wishing you a very Happy Makar Sankranti!22. Wishing you a very delightful Makar Sankranti with a sky full of kites and a life full of success.23. On this Makar Sankranti may the Sun God bless you with love, prosperity, and peace. Happy Makar Sankranti!24. May the sun on this day dedicated to Surya be smiling at you, blessing you with tons of happiness and prosperity. Happy Makar Sankranti!25. May this festival bring you and your family a lot of sweet surprises. Happy Makar Sankranti!26. May the festival of the Sun brings peace and happiness for you. Happy Makar Sankranti!27. I hope when you read this message written from the bottom of my heart, you know that Surya Dev is looking and listening to you waiting for you to make a wish. I hope it comes true. Wishing you a very Happy Makar Sankranti!28. May all your wishes come true and you live in harmony. Wishing you a very Happy Makar Sankranti!29. Have you asked yourself what this day is about? It is about new beginnings. And so, I hope whatever you start today may have fruitful outcomes. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Makar Sankranti!30. Just like our farmers are harvesting crops on this auspicious day, may God help you harvest all the happiness in the world. Happy Pongal!31. Have a beautiful Pongal and Uttarayan!32. I wish your life is filled with joy, love, prosperity, and kindness. Happy Makar Sankranti!33. Today you wake up early to cherish the scorching sun and clear the sky with your kite flying skills. Happy Uttarayan to you and your beautiful family!34. May your life be illuminated by the colors of exuberance, cheers, and ecstasy! Wish you a very happy Makar Sankranti!35. I hope our friendship reaches as high as our kites in the sky on this day. Happy Makar Sankranti!36. May the northward moving Sun give you all the strength to eliminate the pessimism in your life. Happy Makar Sankranti!37. I hope you get all your favorite dishes and savor the sweet taste of gud today. Sending warm wishes of Sankranti, from my family to yours!38. May the divine rays of the sun bless you with fruits of joy and happiness. Happy Makar Sankranti!39. May the sunlight motivate you and fill your life with a lot of optimism. Happy Makar Sankranti!40. I hope the light sent by the Surya Dev help you silence all the people that criticize you with your success. Warm wishes of Sankranti!41. May the scorching Sun today help you eliminate all the negative vibes and pessimism in your life. Sending warm wishes of Makar Sankranti your way!42. I hope you will be able to cut all the kites in the sky along with any negativity in your beautiful life. Sending warm wishes of Sankranti your way!43. On this auspicious festival, may all the stars align in your favor and shower you with happiness and good health. Happy Makar Sankranti!44. May Surya Dev help you move fearlessly, achieving all your goals in life. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Makar Sankranti!45. May the Sun give you the power to go through all the ups and downs in your life. Wishing you a Happy Sankranti!46. On this pure day devoted to Sun, I hope the universe grants all your wishes. Warm wishes of Makar Sankranti!47. May the bonfire you light today eliminate all the darkness and fill you with enthusiasm and optimism. Wishing you a Happy Makar Sankranti!48. May Surya dev give you strength and patience,Lord Ganesha grant you a long lifeAnd Goddess Lakshmi give you a lot of wealth and wisdom.Happy Makar Sakranti to you and your family!49. May the almighty fill your life with colors and your plate with. Sending you wishes warm wishes of Makar Sankranti!50. Wishing you a very happy and cheerful Makar Sankranti. I hope you spend your day with people close to your heart, flying and clearing the sky with your kite and dancing and eating with all your heart.