New Delhi: On the joyous festival of Lohri, people gather around bonfires, sing traditional songs and distribute sweets and celebrate the occasion as a symbol of unity, hope and prosperity. India celebrates this annual harvest festival on 13 January every year.
In celebrations that involve newly married couples, mothers with newborn babies and other family members, inclusion of dance songs is an essential requirement to enhance the festive joy on this day. Dancing in circles around the bonfire with your friends and family becomes a memorable experience for those who try to celebrate Lohri for the first time.
So, to enhance your Lohri celebration, you can consider these lively songs to make the occasion memorable for your family and friends.
Lohri is here!
One of the earliest and widely accepted songs of this festival is ‘Veer-Zaara’ from the Shahrukh Khan starrer. It is directed by legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra and stars Preity Zinta, Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini in the lead roles. It is sung together by Lata Mangeshkar, Udit Narayan and Gurdas Maan. This peppy and upbeat song will definitely get you into the festive spirit.
Paa De Lohri
A Punjabi song by Raj Ghuman is considered one of the traditional Lohri songs that encourages individuals to exchange gifts and blessings during the festival. It is a symbol of new beginning. Newly married brides or mothers with newborn children often sing this song to celebrate Lohri.
Bhangra Ta Sajda
Akshay Kumar and Diljit Dosanjh starrer Good News’ Sauda Khara Khara is the latest Lohri song for all the Punjabi music lovers. Sung jointly by Diljit, Dhvani Bhanushali and Sukhbir, this song will make you want to get on the dance floor and dance your heart out in celebration.
Bhangra Ta Sajda
This Bhangra song from ‘Veere Di Wedding’ is a must play in Lohri celebrations. The song features Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhaskar and Shikha Talsania, making it a perfect choice to get all your friends on the dance floor.
oh ho ho ho
‘Ishq Tera Tadpaave’ commonly known as ‘Oh Ho Ho Ho’ is a 2008 Punjabi song that still turns a boring get-together into a dance party. Sung by Sukbir, this song is a mandatory track in every Lohri festival playlist. This song has come a long way over the years and hopefully it will never lose its significance as one of the best festival songs ever made in India.
Apart from celebrating the harvest, Lohri marks the end of the winter season. The entire nation, especially Punjab and Northern India, celebrates Lohri with great enthusiasm and joy. It is celebrated on the eve of Makar Sankranti to mark the conclusion of winter solstice and the beginning of longer days.