Lohri
is
the
festival
that
marks
the
passing
of
the
winter
solstice.
&TV
artists
Shivya
Pathania
(Devi
Parvati,
Baal
Shiv),
Tej
Sapru
(Prajapati
Daksh,
Baal
Shiv,
Shrenu
Parikh
(Genda
Agarwal,
Ghar
Ek
Mandir-
Kripa
Agrasen
Maharaja
Ki),
Pawan
Singh
(Zafar
Ali
Mirza,
Aur
Bhai
Kya
Chal
Raha
Hai),
Sapna
Sikarwar
(Bimlesh,
Happu
ki
Ultan
Paltan)
and
Rohitashv
Gour
(Manmohan
Tiwari,
Bhabiji
Ghar
Par
Hai)
share
what
makes
this
festival
special
and
how
it
is
celebrated
across
different
regions.
Shivya
Pathania,
aka
Devi
Parvati
from
Baal
Shiv,
shares,
"In
Himachal
Pradesh,
Lohri
is
celebrated
with
great
zeal
to
mark
the
last
sowing
of
the
Rabi
crop.
I
remember
being
extremely
excited
to
walk
around
the
bonfire
during
my
childhood,
and
even
today.
I
believe
a
walk
around
the
fire
brings
positive
energy
to
my
life.
I
cannot
be
more
excited
to
bring
prosperity
to
my
life
this
year.
I
am
sure
this
is
going
to
be
a
Happy
Lohri
for
each
one
of
us".
Tej
Sapru
aka
Prajapati
Daksh
from
Baal
Shiv
shares,
"Lohri
is
celebrated
in
most
parts
of
India,
but
the
feeling
of
the
festival
in
Punjab
is
an
experience
of
a
lifetime.
Decorated
homes,
crowds
making
wishes
around
the
bonfire
and
eating
the
most
amazing,
sweet
dishes
make
Punjab
the
most
beautiful
place
to
be
in
during
Lohri.
However,
what
people
don't
know
is
that
Punjabis
also
attribute
the
festival
to
Dulla
Bhatti
who
was
the
local
hero
of
the
region
and
saved
young
girls
from
being
sold
for
slavery.
People
honour
the
leader
by
performing
dance
and
songs
in
his
name
on
the
occasion
of
Lohri.
So,
if
you
are
lucky
enough
to
be
in
Punjab
for
Lohri,
do
not
miss
the
festivities,
performing
bhangra
on
the
beats
of
dhol
and
eating
the
most
delicious
gajak
and
til
laddoo".
Shrenu
Parikh,
aka
Genda
Agarwal
from
Ghar
Ek
Mandir-Kripa
Agrasen
Maharaja
Ki,
says,
"I
have
always
been
fascinated
by
the
festival
of
Lohri
because
of
its
vibe.
Though
it
is
not
celebrated
in
my
household,
I
celebrate
it
with
my
friends
from
Punjab.
On
that
night,
our
friend
circle
gathers
at
her
place,
where
we
dance
to
Punjabi
songs
and
eat
the
most
amazing
festive
food.
Like
every
year,
I
am
excited
about
the
celebration
and
looking
forward
to
spending
some
good
time
with
them".
Pawan
Singh,
aka
Zafar
Ali
Mirza
from
Aur
Bhai
Kya
Chal
Raha
Hai?
adds,
"In
my
family,
Lohri
is
a
huge
celebration.
But
my
sole
reason
for
awaiting
the
festival
every
year
is
to
eat
the
delicious
platter
including
the
incredible
Sarson
da
saag,
make
di
roti,
panjiri,
pinni
and
makhane
di
kheer
made
by
mother.
This
Lohri
will
be
no
different,
and
I
would
say
Khao,
khilaao
aur
khush
hokar
Lohri
ka
tyohaar
manao."
Sapna
Sikarwar,
aka
Bimlesh
from
Happu
ki
Ultan
Paltan,
shares,
"The
festival
is
celebrated
with
great
pomp
across
the
Northern
states.
I
love
the
way
Lohri
is
celebrated,
and
especially
the
festive
attire
during
the
festival
fascinates
me
the
most.
Women
wear
kurtas
with
pants
or
sharara
nowadays.
In
addition
to
salwar
or
churidar,
many
girls
team
kurtas
with
pants,
sharara
or
palazzo,
which
are
trendy.
I
hope
we
have
a
special
track
to
dress
up
in
my
festive
best
with
parranda
and
salwar
kameez.
I
wish
everyone
a
very
Happy
Lohri."
Rohitashv
Gaur
aka
Manmohan
Tiwari
from
Bhabiji
Ghar
Par
Hai
shares,
"The
word
Lohri
comes
from
'Tilhori,'
i.e.
Til
(Sesame)
and
Rohri
(Jaggery),
and
both
are
my
favourites.
Both
the
ingredients
are
believed
to
cleanse
the
body
and
bring
new
energies
to
life.
Hence,
I
wait
for
the
day
to
eat
more
and
more
sweets
made
from
it.
And
I
am
waiting
to
experience
it
this
year
as
well".
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