On hearing the name of Lohri, the experience of lots of happiness, dancing, singing and celebration becomes fresh in the mind. This festival is celebrated with great pomp especially in Punjab, Delhi, Himachal, and Haryana and falls a day before Makar Sankranti every year. After marriage, the excitement of Lohri increases even more on the occasion of birth of a child or new house. If this is your first Lohri this year, then you should keep some special things in mind. Let us know which mistakes should be avoided during your first Lohri.
Things to keep in mind on the first Lohri:
- don’t wear black clothes
Wearing black clothes on auspicious occasions is prohibited in Hindu religion. You should wear colorful clothes on your first Lohri after marriage, so that you can truly feel the happiness of the festival.
- Don’t skimp on makeup
Even if you like to keep it simple every day, don’t forget to wear makeup on your first Lohri. Women should wear sixteen adornments on this occasion, while men should also wear new clothes. The newly married couple should seek the blessings of the elders after throwing sesame seeds, jaggery, rewari, popcorn, and sugarcane in the fire.
- stay away from non veg
During Lohri puja, the newly married couple circumambulate around the fire and seek blessings from their elders for a happy married life. Non-veg and alcohol should not be consumed on this day, as it is against tradition.
- Do not go around wearing shoes and slippers
Worship and parikrama of Lohri Mata should be done barefoot. It is considered wrong to wear shoes and slippers while circumambulating around the fire, as it can bring sorrow and suffering in life.
- Do not put false offerings in the fire
In the worship of Lohri, offerings of sesame, popcorn, peanuts and rewari are made in the fire. Avoid putting your false offerings in this sacred fire, as it may lead to suffering in life.
By keeping these things in mind, you can make your first Lohri even more special and respect the traditions properly.
