Festival India

Lohri 1983

Thursday 13 January 1983

16001 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Lohri 1983?
Lohri 1983 is on Thursday 13 January 1983 in India.
How many days until Lohri 1983?
Lohri 1983 was 16001 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 1984?
Lohri 1984 is on Saturday 14 January 1984.

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
NakshatraPurva Ashadha
YogaVyaghata
KaranaShakuni
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
198213 JanuaryWednesdayView
198313 JanuaryThursdayThis page
198414 JanuarySaturdayView
198513 JanuarySundayView