Festival India

Lohri 1950

Friday 13 January 1950

28059 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Lohri 1950?
Lohri 1950 is on Friday 13 January 1950 in India.
How many days until Lohri 1950?
Lohri 1950 was 28059 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 1951?
Lohri 1951 is on Saturday 13 January 1951.

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 Dashami
NakshatraVishakha
YogaShula
KaranaVanija
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal11:11 AM - 12:29 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Lohri in other years

YearDateDay
194913 JanuaryThursdayView
195013 JanuaryFridayThis page
195113 JanuarySaturdayView
195213 JanuarySundayView