Festival India

Lohri 1956

Friday 13 January 1956

25868 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Lohri 1956?
Lohri 1956 is on Friday 13 January 1956 in India.
How many days until Lohri 1956?
Lohri 1956 was 25868 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 1957?
Lohri 1957 is on Sunday 13 January 1957.

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 Amavasya
NakshatraUttara Ashadha
YogaHarshana
KaranaNaga
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Rahu Kaal11:10 AM - 12:29 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:50 PM
Full Panchang for this day

Lohri in other years

YearDateDay
195513 JanuaryThursdayView
195613 JanuaryFridayThis page
195713 JanuarySundayView
195813 JanuaryMondayView