Festival India

Lohri 1887

Wednesday 12 January 1887

51073 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Lohri 1887?
Lohri 1887 is on Wednesday 12 January 1887 in India.
How many days until Lohri 1887?
Lohri 1887 was 51073 days ago.
Is Lohri a public holiday in India?
No. Lohri is a festival or observance in India, not a national public holiday. Some states or employers may give a day off.
When is Lohri 1888?
Lohri 1888 is on Thursday 12 January 1888.

About

Celebrated on 13 January, the eve of Makar Sankranti, mainly in Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.

Significance

A harvest festival marking the end of peak winter and the sugarcane and rabi harvest.

How it is celebrated

  • Evening bonfire with family and neighbours
  • Offering til, rewri, gajak and popcorn to the fire
  • Bhangra and Gidda
  • Special celebration for newborns and newlyweds

Panchang on this day (New Delhi)

TithiKrishna Tritiya
NakshatraAshlesha
YogaAyushman
KaranaVanija
Sunrise7:06 AM
Sunset5:35 PM
Rahu Kaal12:21 PM - 1:39 PM
Abhijit12:00 PM - 12:42 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Lohri in other years

YearDateDay
188611 JanuaryMondayView
188712 JanuaryWednesdayThis page
188812 JanuaryThursdayView
188911 JanuaryFridayView