When is Lohri 2023 – January 13 or 14? Here are the exact date, time and traditional festive dishes.

The end of winter solstice is celebrated with great enthusiasm with the festival of Lohri. Also called ‘Lohri’ or ‘Lal Loi’, Lohri is a popular Punjabi and Hindu festival celebrated mostly in the northern part of India. Lohri falls in the Hindu month of ‘Paush’, and according to the Gregorian calendar, January 13 has been set for Lohri celebrations every year. But this year there is some confusion regarding the date of Lohri 2023. Both January 13 and January 14 are considered to celebrate the festival. We found out the exact date of Lohri 2023 which you can follow.

When is Lohri 2023? January 13 or January 14?

According to Drikpanchang.com, Lohri 2023 is falling on January 14 (Saturday) this year and Makar Sankranti will be celebrated the next day on January 15 (Sunday). Lohri Sankranti Muhurta time is on January 14 at 08:57 PM.

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Lohri 2023: Significance and Traditional Rituals | What is the story behind Lohri?

Lohri marks the end of the sowing season for winter crops and paves the way for a good harvest season. Punjabi and Hindu communities pray to Surya Devta (Sun God) and Agni Devta (Agni) for agricultural prosperity and bountiful harvest of crops sown before the winter season. Lohri is celebrated mostly in Punjab, and also in the surrounding states of Haryana, Delhi and Himachal Pradesh. Lohri falls a day before the Makar Sankranti festival, which welcomes warmer days with shorter nights and longer days.

People celebrate Lohri with bonfires and offer festive snacks like sesame bites (rewari), peanuts (peanuts) and gajak to the fire. There is also a tradition of dancing and folk singing around the bonfire. And like any other festival, Lohri is celebrated with some special food items made from seasonal food items. Following are some of the most commonly prepared and served food items during Lohri.

Lohri 2023: 5 popular Lohri-special dishes

1. Gajak or Chikki:

Lohri sees many people serving winter-special sweets made of jaggery (or jaggery). Jaggery Chikki is the most popular. Molten jaggery is mixed with crunchy peanuts to make a sweet delight that is warm, healthy and super delicious. click here for recipe for gajak,

2. Til Laddu

Almost all Indian festivals feature laddoos in some form or the other. On Lohri, it’s up to laddoos. Til (sesame seeds) and jaggery combine to make a delicious sweet that will keep you warm from inside in the cold weather. click here for Til Ladoo Recipe,

3. Jaggery Bread

A post-bonfire session, the Lohri dinner spread includes classic winter specialties; Jaggery bread is one of them. Molten jaggery is filled in wheat roti to make a special sweet roti that is relished by all. click here for Jaggery Bread Recipe,

4. Mustard greens

There is a custom of making mustard greens from mustard greens especially in winter. Bathua and spinach make this dish a surprisingly mouth-watering treat. click here for Mustard Greens Recipe,

5. Corn Bread

Sarson ka saag is made with makki ki roti which is made with maize flour and can be seasoned with salt and spices. Rub it with lots of white butter and enjoy it with delicious greens. click here for Makki Ki Roti Recipe,

Happy Lohri 2023!