Gramshree Sustainable Development

In its origins, Lohri is an ancient mid winter Sikh festival, in regions near the Himalayan mountains where winter is colder than the rest of the subcontinent. Sikhs traditionally lit bonfires in their yards after the weeks of the rabi season cropping work, socialized around the fire, sang and danced together as they marked the end of winter and the onset of longer days. After the night of bonfire celebrations, the Sikhs would mark Makar Sankranti and go to a sacred water body such as a river or lake to bathe. # lohri   # happylohri   # makarsankrati   # sankrat   # kites   # dahichura   # curd # bonfire   # celebration   # indian   # festivals   # gramshree