Why is popcorn thrown into the Lohri fire? Health benefits of eating it in winter
India is a culturally rich country with many religions and languages living in unison. The upside to this is that we celebrate one holiday after another. The majority of North India celebrates Lohri, the first big celebration of the year, to commemorate the end of winter and the harvest of the Rabi crop. Burning bonfires, folk dances, singing, and trays full of popcorn, peanuts, rewri, gajak, sarson ka saag, and makki ki roti are all hallmarks of the Lohri celebration
These dishes are actually healthful, in contrast to the typical mithai that accompany all other celebrations. One important component of Lohri celebrations is throwing popcorn into the bonfire. Let’s understand the significance of this beautiful practice.
Why are popcorns thrown into fire on Lohri?
It is believed that adding food to the bonfire is a means to express thanks to nature. The event occurs at the end of the winter solstice. It is said that throwing popcorn, puffed rice, rewri, and peanuts into the fire purifies the body by embracing the new year and letting go of the past. Some people believe that on Makar Sankranti, pouring food into the fire signifies the end of the previous year and the beginning of the new one that brings abundance in the form of healthy crops and nutritious food for harvest.