LOHRI FESTIVAL 2017 Punjabi Festival Celebrations SARVANN Movi

#Lohri is one of the most popular Punjabi festivals celebrated by Punjabis all over the world and there are various origins of Lohri which are linked to this festival from the #Punjab region.Its believed that Lohri festival commemorates the passing of the longest night before Winter Solstice. Lohri had originated on the night before the winter solstice since it is the shortest day of the year. This year also the Punjabis will celebrate Lohri in full swing with festive spirit on Friday, January 13th 2017.Lohri is considered the coldest day in northern India since the earth is farthest away from the sun at this time and begins its journey towards the sun on Lohri. Thus, bonfire Festival of Lohri marks the end of cold month of Paush and the beginning of Magh or the arrival of spring. This season shift is an occasion for the people to celebrate. Lohri even marks the last day of the month of Maargazhi, the ninth month of the lunar calendar.As we all know the Festival of Lohri is succeeded by Makar Sankranthi which is a popular festival in central India. The auspicious day of Makar Sankranti (January 14) is celebrated as Bhugali Bihu in Assam, Pongal in South India and Bhogi in Andhra Pradesh and even other parts of India. Priyanka Chopra, the renowned Bollywood and Hollywood actress, singer, philanthropist and film producer has ventured into regional cinema in India. After Marathi and Bhojpuri films her Punjabi movie Sarvann made under her banner Purple Pebble Pictures Directed by Karaan Guliani will release at a theatre near you on Lohri on 13th January 2017.Check out this #BollywoodExclusive #Video where SARVANN Movie Producer Dr. Madhu Chopra and Director Karaan Guliani wish everyone for Lohri !