Festival India

Lohri 1955

Thursday 13 January 1955

26233 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Lohri 1955?
Lohri 1955 is on Thursday 13 January 1955 in India.
How many days until Lohri 1955?
Lohri 1955 was 26233 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 1956?
Lohri 1956 is on Friday 13 January 1956.

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 Panchami
NakshatraPurva Phalguni
YogaShobhana
KaranaTaitila
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal1:48 PM - 3:06 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Lohri in other years

YearDateDay
195413 JanuaryWednesdayView
195513 JanuaryThursdayThis page
195613 JanuaryFridayView
195713 JanuarySundayView