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Today, on the auspicious day of Lohri, let's look at where the festival got its name from and what is its significance. Read on!

Lohri 2024: How did the festival get its name, what is the significance

Today, on the auspicious day of Lohri, let's look at where the festival got its name from and what is its significance. Read on!

It is time for celebrations! Lohri is celebrated across North India, a day before Makar Sankranti. It is a popular Indian festival the marks the beginning of the harvest season. After Lohri, the days become longer and nights become shorter. The festival is popular, especially in the states of Punjab, Delhi NCR, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Jammu.&nbsp;
While you munch on tasty delicacies at the beginning of the harvest season, let's know how this festival got its name!
<h3>Significance Of Lohri</h3>
On the auspicious day of Lohri, farmers dedicate their new crops to the fire, thank the Sun God and celebrate the festival. The festival is a symbol of happiness and prosperity. Lohri night is considered to be the biggest night of the year as the weather starts getting favourable for crops to grow.
Lohri is derived from three words: Lo means wood, Oh means Goha ( dung cakes ) and Di means sesame seeds. On this day, locals make tasty delicacies, sing folk songs, dance to the tune of dhol, and express joy by performing bhangra, gidda and chajja.
<h3>Significance of Lohri for newly-weds</h3>
The first Lohri of the newly married couple is celebrated with great pomp in the presence of all the family members. According to tradition, the new bride is introduced to all the family members. Lohri is also considered a symbol of fertility. The new couple puts sesame seeds, jaggery, maize flour, and sugarcane in the bonfire and takes seven rounds to seek the blessings of the elders.
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This Lohri make healthy and delicious laddoos at home with this simple recipe. All you need is makhana, til, ghee, nuts and some jaggery!

Lohri 2024: Make delicious til gud laddoos at home; check out this simple recipe

This Lohri make healthy and delicious laddoos at home with this simple recipe. All you need is makhana, til, ghee, nuts and some jaggery!

Wondering what to make for Lohri 2024 that is easy, healthy, and can be whipped up in minutes? Try making this simple yet delicious laddoo recipe at home and impress your family and friends. With just a few ingredients and a few minutes in your hands, you can make these laddoos that also have makhana. Here is the recipe!
<h3>How to make til gud laddoos at home</h3>
To make the laddoos first roast sesame seeds, almond flour, makhana, and coconut flakes separately in a pan. Next grind all ingredients after adding cardamom powder, dry ginger powder, and 1 tbsp ghee. Grind till they are powdered and finely mixed. Next, add jaggery and 1 tbsp ghee. Again grind until all ingredients are combined. You will see oil is released from the mixture.
Take the mixture out on a plate, turn them into small balls shaped like laddoos, and store in an airtight container or serve immediately!
<h3>Benefits of Til Gud Laddoo</h3>
Til gud laddoos are a good source of essential nutrients such as calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc. The natural sugars in jaggery, along with the healthy fats and protein in sesame seeds, make Til Gud Laddoos a good choice for a quick energy snack.
They are also good for digestion and is rich in calcium. 
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Make delicious atta pinnis at home using this simple and delicious recipe. All you need are a few ingredients and little time on your hands. Here is the recipe!

Atta Pinni recipe: How to make this delicious Punjabi sweet dish at home 

Make delicious atta pinnis at home using this simple and delicious recipe. All you need are a few ingredients and little time on your hands. Here is the recipe!

As we approach Makar Sankranti and Lohri, we bet you are looking for some delicious sweet dish recipes to feed your family and friends. If you are craving for something sweet and healthy, then you should definitely try Atta pinni also known as Panjiri. The delectable treat is made with atta and is known for its flavour. Atta pinni is super popular during winter months as ghee and atta provide warmth and nuts add to the taste. Let's learn how to make this delicious treat.
<h3>How to make atta pinni</h3>
To make this delicious nut laddoos you need 2 cups of Whole wheat flour (coarse flour, also called mota atta), 1/4 cup &ndash; Chana dal, 1/2 cup cashew nuts, 1/2 cup almonds, 1/4 cup raisins, 2tbsp dry ginger powder, 1/2 cup jaggery powder, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 3/4 cup ghee.
Start by grinding soaked moong dal in a mixer grinder. Then heat 2/3 tbsp ghee in a pan and fry the chana dal powder. Cook till it turns brown and gets a brown aroma. Cook the mixture and add more ghee if you need. In another big pan, add half a cup ghee and atta flour. While the flour is roasting, add the almonds and cashews in a grinder jar and give it just one quick grind. Roast this mixture for 3-4 minutes. Once the mixture gets a nice light brown colour, add dry ginger powder, and roasted chana dal mixture and give it a good mix. At the end add jaggery powder, mix, and make small hand-sized laddoos from your mixture. Make sure you let it cool (not too much, else the pinni will not stick together) before making ladoos.&nbsp;
Store them in an air tight container!
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Lohri will be celebrated on the 14th of January this year. The festival holds cultural and social significance and it is often associated with the harvest season.

Lohri 2024: When is Lohri this year? Know its significance and how it's celebrated

Lohri will be celebrated on the 14th of January this year. The festival holds cultural and social significance and it is often associated with the harvest season.

The festival of Lohri is celebrated with great enthusiasm in India, especially in the North. Lohri is not only celebrated in India but also by Punjabi communities around the world. It is a time for joy, community bonding, and expressing gratitude for the harvest. The festival holds cultural significance, reflecting the rich agricultural traditions of the region. This year it is being celebrated on 14th January.&nbsp;
<h3>Significance of Lohri:</h3>
Lohri is a popular winter folk festival celebrated primarily in the northern regions of India, especially in the state of Punjab. It marks the end of the winter solstice and holds cultural and social significance, and it is often associated with the harvest season. It celebrates the bounty of the winter harvest and symbolizes prosperity and fertility.&nbsp;
Lighting a bonfire is a central part of Lohri celebrations. People gather around the bonfire, throw sesame seeds (til), sugarcane, jaggery, and other offerings into it, and perform traditional dances and sing folk songs.&nbsp;
<h3>Some other important elements of Lohri:&nbsp;</h3>
Singing and Dancing: Lohri is celebrated with traditional music and dance, particularly the energetic and lively Bhangra and gidda dances. &nbsp;
Feasting: Like many festivals, Lohri involves feasting on traditional Punjabi dishes. People prepare and share special foods such as sarson da saag (mustard greens) and makki di roti (cornbread).&nbsp;
Exchange of Gifts: It is common for people to exchange gifts, sweets, and other festive items during Lohri. This is a way of expressing good wishes and strengthening social bonds.&nbsp;
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