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Lohri 2023: Tips to celebrate your first Lohri after marriage

By | Edited by Parmita Uniyal
Jan 10, 2023 06:11 PM IST

For newlywed couples, the first Lohri after marriage can be a special and exciting occasion. There are several ways that couples can commemorate this traditional festival to start the new year with their partner.

First Lohri for a newlywed couple holds a lot of significance in a Punjabi household and the harvest festival is celebrated lavishly to bless the new bride and the groom. The new bride also receives gifts like clothes, makeup, jewellery from their in-laws and other relatives and a get-together is organised. For the unversed, Lohri is a a popular festival celebrated in India, particularly by the Punjabi community and marks the end of winter. It is typically observed on January 13 every year. (Also read: Lohri 2023: Who was Dulha Bhatti and how's he related to Lohri? Know the story)

Lohri 2023: Tips to celebrate your first Lohri after marriage (Mukesh Gupta / REUTERS)
Lohri 2023: Tips to celebrate your first Lohri after marriage (Mukesh Gupta / REUTERS)

The main attraction of Lohri celebrations is the lighting of bonfires, which are seen as a symbol of fertility and prosperity. People gather around the bonfires to sing folk songs, exchange gifts, and enjoy traditional delicacies such as revdi, gajak, popcorn, and peanuts.

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Exchange of gifts, hosting of grand feast

For newlywed couples, the first Lohri after marriage can be a special and exciting occasion. There are several ways that couples can commemorate this traditional festival to start the new year with their partner. These may include performing traditional rituals and ceremonies, exchanging gifts and blessings with families and friends, the bride's parents giving her away to the groom's family, and hosting a grand feast to honor the newlyweds.

A celebration of new beginnings

The first Lohri as a newlywed couple is a significant milestone in a couple's life and marks the start of their journey together as husband and wife. The significance of Lohri for newlyweds lies in its symbolism of new beginnings or fresh starts, which can be particularly meaningful for couples starting their married lives together. During Lohri, families come together to offer blessings and good wishes for health, wealth, and happiness in the couple's future. They may also give presents like cash or clothes, as well as sweets like Revdi (a type of candy) to symbolise the sweetness in the husband-wife relationship during this festive season.

In addition to being an important event for married couples, Lohri has become a central part of cultural heritage over time. As people come together every year at Lohri events, they create memories that last a lifetime, making it a joyous occasion throughout north India. As such, Lohri holds great importance not only for newlyweds, but also for the culture and traditions of the nation as a whole.

How to celebrate your first Lohri after marriage

There are many ways that newlywed couples can celebrate their first Lohri together. These may include gathering with friends and family for a bonfire ceremony, preparing sweet and savoury dishes, exchanging heartfelt messages, and participating in traditional games and activities. No matter how couples choose to celebrate, the first Lohri after marriage is an opportunity to create special memories and start their married lives off on a positive note.

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