Lohri is the harvest festival in Punjab, where Happy Lohri 2011 on January 13, which is famously known as the the breadbasket state of India. Checkout here for Happy Lohri 2011 date, Lohri SMS, Wishes, Songs, Lohri Greetings Cards with Text Messages & Scraps and Lohri Significance below as it is the festival in feasts and foods. This Lohri harvest festival is celebrated to mark both celebration and sharing.

Lohri festival prompts people to be thankful for God’s provision and to celebrate his creation, its focus on farming. In Punjab, wheat is the main winter crop, which is sown in October and harvested in March or April. In January, the fields come up with the promise of a golden harvest, and farmers celebrate Lohri during this rest period before the cutting and gathering of crops. For Punjabis, this is more than just a festival, it is also an example of a way of life.

The history of Lohri, a seasonal festival of North India is as old as that of story of Indus Valley civilization itself. The Festival of Lohri marks the beginning of the end of winter and the coming of spring and the new year. The fires lit at night, the hand warming, the song and dance and the coming together of an otherwise atomized community, are only some of the features of this festival. On this Lohri Songs will be sung with dance by all.

The Lohri of north India coincides with Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Makar Sankranti in Bengal, Magha Bihu in Assam, Tai Pongal in Kerala, all celebrated on the auspicious day of Makar Sankranti.

Significance of Lohri:
The ‘Maghi’ Day Lohri – the popular bonfire festival of North India is celebrated on 13th January every year. The 13th day of January or the date of Lohri is considered extremely auspicious by Hindus as it marks the sun’s entry in to the ‘Makar Rashi’ (the Capricorn) from the Tropic of Cancer. In other words, sun starts moving towards Uttarayan (North) from Dakshinayana (south). The earth is farthest from the sun at this time and begins its journey towards the sun. Thus, marking the end of the coldest month of the year (Paush) and the beginning of the month of Magh (January- February). Lohri also marks the last day of the month of Maargazhi, the ninth month of the lunar calendar.

Following are the Happy Lohri 2011 date, Lohri SMS, Wishes, Songs, Lohri Greetings Cards with Text Messages & Scraps for your family and beloved ones:

Wish you a very Happy Lohri.
May your life be as colourful and joyful as the festival of Lohri.
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Happy Lohri!! May all your wishes come true and may you achieve everything you desire. Enjoy your day and don’t forget to put revari, popcorn & moongfali in the Lohri fire. It will definitely bring luck to you!
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May this festival of zeal and verve fill your life with lots of energy and enthusiasm and may it help you bring happiness and prosperity to you and your loved ones. Happy Lohri to one and all!

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