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What is the significance of Gobbemma?
An age-old tradition, the immersion of ‘gobbemmas’ stood as a symbol of plenty and fertility. The district administration and voluntary organisations made arrangements for the public at the venue. Drinking water sachets were distributed among the devotees.
What is Bhogi festival in maharashtra?
Bhogichi Bhaji, as the name suggests, is a dish made on Bhogi in Maharashtra. It is a mixed vegetable recipe that celebrates seasonal winter vegetables . It is traditionally served with Bajrichi Bhakri and freshly churned butter.
What should we do in Bhogi?
The ritual is called as “Bhogi mantalu” and is aimed at getting rid of old and negative things from your life and focus on new beginnings. Women wear new clothes and chant mantras around the holy fire. They clean their house and draw rangoli of colors and flowers in front of their house.
What is the story behind Bhogi?
The Bhogi festival is celebrated in honour of Lord Indra who is also known as the god of rain. Lord Indra is worshiped by many farmers as he is expected to bring prosperity and happiness to the land. Furthermore, farmers in the country worship Indra to receive a good harvest thereby bringing wealth and prosperity.
Why do we burn fire on Bhogi?
In those days, agricultural wastage and firewood are burnt during Bhogi as it helps to keep the farmers warm during the last lap of winter (marghazhi). However, over time people have started burning unwanted items such as furniture, clothes, plastics, tyres and tubes which leads to air pollution.
Why do we burn fire on Lohri?
Lohri is celebrated with a bonfire. The lighting of bonfire during this winter festival is an ancient tradition. Ancient people lit the bonfire to reignite the return of longer days. This is a very ancient tradition.
Are Makar Sankranti and Lohri same?
While Makar Sankranti is most popular in West India, down south, the festival is known as Pongal and in the north, it is celebrated as Lohri. Uttarayan, Maghi, Khichdi are some other names of the same festival.
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