Lohri Live Wallpaper 1.0

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Lohri (Punjabi: ਲੋਹੜੀ (Gurmukhi), लोहड़ी (Devanagari), لوہڑی (Shahmukhi)) is an extremely popular festival celebrated by the Punjabis and Haryanvis. This agricultural winter festival is celebrated throughout Punjab and in parts of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi and Jammu.The origins of Lohri are many and link the festival to the Punjab. Many people believe the festival began as a celebration of the eve of the winter solstice. With time, the festival spread to the states adjoining Punjab - Sindh, Jammu, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi. Other communities also participate in the festival - such as the Bengali and Oriya communities.Seasonal festivalPunjabis, irrespective of their religion, continue to practice their Punjabi Folk Religion. Respect to the seasons and the natural elements of fire, wind, water and the earth is very important. Lohri is a festival dedicated to the end of the Winter season whereas Teej (known as Teeyan in Punjabi) is dedicated to the rain/Monsoon season and Basant is dedicated to the Spring season.Lohri and harvest festivalLohri is traditionally associated with the harvest of the rabi crops.[1] People take peanuts, rewri, flour, butter and various food items to places of religious worship to thank God for a good harvest.'Lohri and the financial new yearPunjabi farmers see the day after Lohri as the financial new year. It is a very important day.Other legends of the origin of Lohri LoiSome people believe that Lohri has derived its name from Loi, the wife of Saint Kabir. LohThere is a legend amongst some people that Lohri comes from the word 'loh', which means the light and the warmness of fire Til and ReodiEating of til (sesame seeds) and rorhi is considered to be essential on Lohri day. Perhaps the words til and rorhi merged to become tilorhi, which eventually got shortened to Lohri.CeremonyDuring the day, children go from door to door singing folk songs in praise of Dulha Bhatti. These children are given sweets and savories, and occasionally, money. Turning them back empty-handed is regarded inauspicious.The collections gathered by the children are known as Lohri and consist of til, gachchak, crystal sugar, gur (jaggery), moongphali (peanuts) and phuliya or popcorn. Lohri is then distributed at night during the festival. Till, peanuts, popcorn and other food items are also thrown into the fire.The bonfire ceremony differs depending on the location in Punjab. In some parts, a small image of the Lohri goddess is made with gobar (cattle dung) decorating it, kindling a fire beneath it and chanting its praises. In other parts, the Lohri fire consists of cow dung and wood with no reference to the Lohri goddess.The bonfire is lit at sunset in the main village square. People toss sesame seeds, gur, sugar-candy and rewaries on the bonfire, sit around it, sing and dance till the fire dies out. Some people perform a prayer and go around the fire. This is to show respect to the natural element of fire.[4] It is traditional to offer guests til, gachchak, gur, moongphali (peanuts) and phuliya or popcorn. Milk and water is also poured around the bonfire by Hindus. This ritual is performed for thanking the Sun God and seeking his continued protection.This is a Live Wallpaper, so, here's what you have to do to install it:STEP 1. Tap and holdPress the home button to first go to the homescreen. On the homescreen, just tap and hold on any blank spot until a context menu appears.STEP 2. Tap on “Live Wallpaper”STEP 3. Select 7 Wonders of the World LWPSTEP 4. Tap "Set Wallpaper" to set it or "Settings" to configure itSo Enjoy this wallpaper on your screen for Lohri.Have fun and Happy Lohri!!! Disclaimer:-This app may show notification and icon ads.Keywords:Punjabi festival,punjab,lohri