Lohri Traditions
What day is Lohri celebrated?
Jan 13th
Which member(s) of the family is Lorhi usually celebrated for?
New couples, and newborns.
Which dish, made with greens and cornbread, is a staple on the Lohri menu?
Sarson da Saag and Makki di Roti!
The festival begins with a bonfire lighting up, what does this symbolise?
The arrival of warmer days and the end of winter!
What mythological figure does Lohri have and what did he do?
For Lohri the mythical figure is Dulla Bhatti who was an Indian landlord and rebel. He would give what he took from the rich to the poor.
Name 10 snacks that are related to Lohri.
Answers may vary. ;)
Why is Lohri celebrated in regards to agriculture and what does it symbolise for it's future?
Lohri is celebrated as the ground begins to thaw allowing a new season of crops to be planted. Everyone prays for an abundance of light and warmth for the upcoming harvest to flourish.
Sing to us the Dulla Bhatti song?
Sunder mundriye ho!
Tera kaun vicharaa ho!
Dullah Bhatti walla ho!
Dullhe di dhee vyayae ho!
Ser shakkar payee ho!
Kudi da laal pathaka ho!
Kudi da saalu paata ho!
Salu kaun samete!
Chacha gali dese!
Chache choori kutti! zamidara lutti!
Zamindaar sudhaye!
Bum Bum bhole aaye!
Ek bhola reh gaya!
Sipahee far ke lai gaya!
Sipahee ne mari itt!
Paanvey ro te paanvey pitt!
Sanoo de de Lohri, te teri jeeve jodi!