Festival India

Lohri 1888

Thursday 12 January 1888

50708 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Lohri 1888?
Lohri 1888 is on Thursday 12 January 1888 in India.
How many days until Lohri 1888?
Lohri 1888 was 50708 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 1889?
Lohri 1889 is on Friday 11 January 1889.

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 Chaturdashi
NakshatraMula
YogaVyaghata
KaranaShakuni
Sunrise7:06 AM
Sunset5:35 PM
Rahu Kaal1:39 PM - 2:58 PM
Abhijit11:59 AM - 12:41 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Lohri in other years

YearDateDay
188712 JanuaryWednesdayView
188812 JanuaryThursdayThis page
188911 JanuaryFridayView
189012 JanuarySundayView