People in Lucknow celebrated the festival of Lohri with great enthusiasm. They danced around bonfires to folk songs. Traditional sweets like til ke ladoo, rewri, and chikki were distributed among everyone.
Newlyweds Share Their Joy
Newly married couples participated in the festivities with zeal. They wore traditional attire for the occasion.
Amanpreet and Harjaspal's First Lohri
Amanpreet Kaur and Harjaspal Singh got married a few months ago. This was their first Lohri together as a couple.
"I am extremely happy as this is our first Lohri together," said Amanpreet. "We prayed for each other's long life. My husband gifted me a gold bracelet."
Jasleen and Harmanpreet Exchange Rings
Another newlywed couple, Jasleen Kaur and Harmanpreet Baweja, celebrated too. They married just a month ago. On this Lohri, they gifted each other rings to mark the occasion.
Families Celebrate with Newborns
Several families in Lucknow celebrated Lohri with their newborn children. This added extra joy to the festival.
Gaganpreet and Gurtej Welcome a Daughter
Gaganpreet Kaur and Gurtej Singh celebrated Lohri with their newborn daughter, Manpreet. They have two sons already.
"We are overjoyed this Lohri," said Gurtej. "After two sons, God has blessed us with a baby girl. We organized a party to celebrate the festival."
Sahiba and Vinay Mark Their Son's First Lohri
Sahiba Kaur and Vinay Vohra recently welcomed their first son, Gurbaaj Singh. They celebrated his first Lohri with great happiness.
"After two miscarriages, God has blessed me with a son," said Sahiba. "I am extremely happy."
The family hosted a lavish party to celebrate their son's first Lohri. Friends and relatives joined in the festivities.
Devotional Celebrations at Gurudwara
At Mansarovar Gurudwara on Kanpur Road, devotees gathered for special prayers. Sukhjeet Singh and Paramjeet Singh sang 'Asa Di Vaar' kirtan.
In the evening, people lit a bonfire at the Gurudwara. Devotees sang hymns and folk songs around it. They danced to the beats of the dhol. Music filled the air, adding to the festive spirit of Lohri.
The celebrations in Lucknow showed the community's strong cultural traditions. Lohri brought people together in joy and prayer.