The first festival of the year is here and we can’t wait to rejoice in the occasion. Lohri is a festival of new beginnings and as we have already started with a new fitness routine for this year, we can’t wait to celebrate Lohri with a full spree. The tradition of this festival calls for a fun and eventful night where people come together and dance around the bonfire while snacking on the tasty Lohri treats. If you have already started with your new year fitness resolutions for attaining that fit body then this festival is known to be yours. With the Lohri celebration, indulge in the goodness of this festival with a guilt-free experience.
Traditionally, Lohri is celebrated as the harvest festival of North India. India is an agro-based country and the season of harvest is the most significant and celebrated season of the year. Lohri is widely spread across the lands of Punjab and shares its roots with Haryana and Delhi as well. The region is filled with the glory of the season, people come together and pay their tribute to the miracle of harvest by offering food to the holy fire and singing and dancing along with joy.
Lohri celebration has a variety of flavorful savories with healthy traditional snacks and delectable dishes that sum up the night, making it one of the most memorable moments of the year. In this blog, we will address how Lohri has proved to be one of the most fun yet fit festivals with snacking and swirling it involves in its spree.
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Chikki, Gajak, Rewari, Popcorn is the scintillating ritual of the festival. The jaggery-brittle snacks are tempting treats of the night, tossed into the fire and then consumed as munchies. These treats are made with peanuts, sesame seeds, jaggery, ghee, etc. The ingredients add flavor to the treats and are also beneficial for your digestion. A lesser-known fact, these toothsome delights have a lower calorie rate than other sugary products, so next time don't forget to go deeper when you lay your hands to grab those bites.
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Another winter addition and Lohri tradition on your way, Aate ki Pinni is made with wheat flour, dry fruits, jaggery, sugar, and desi-ghee. They can be consumed even in their powdery form or made in the form of laddoos. Aate ki pinni is a perfect winter indulgence as it keeps you warm from within. It’s a blessing to your immunity system as well.
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What’s better than a green vegetable? A seasonal green vegetable! Sarson ka saag is a top-notch wintery delight that has the goodness of iron and other vital vitamins. It is a good source of energy on these lazy winter days, helps in improving metabolic activity, and aids digestive issues.
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A healthy lifestyle begins at home. Spend time with your family, and arrange big brunches and dinners while you munch upon the delicious winter delicacies together. Fitness is about wellness and wholesome goodness within one’s heart has always won the race to fitness. Take some time out from your mundanity and rejuvenate while you rejoice in your family time.
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One cannot talk about Lohri without any dance. As a Punjabi folk festival, Lohri brings different groups together, on one ground, and celebrates it while dancing to the beats of dhol and songs. Dancing is the best workout to lose some kilos and gain some fellows. Lohri indeed is a fascinating event and dancing makes it merrier for people of all age groups. Dancing around the holy fire warms you up and boosts your energy as you cheer at the top of your lungs.
Sometimes, staying active does not necessarily mean focusing only on fitness. Lohri is the onset of a new season that brings along new colors to your life. Mark it as the beginning of your fitness journey and stay active by starting with a positive mindset. As honorary as this harvest festival is, we wish you and your family a very Happy Lohri.
