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Lohri fervour lights up markets, offices, college campuses across Mohali
At the Municipal Corporation (MC) office, a special Lohri celebration was organised where Municipal Commissioner Parminder Pal Singh ceremonially lit the bonfire in the presence of senior officials and staff.
Lohri celebration at Student Centre Panjab University Chandigarh on Tuesday. (Express Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)
The festival of Lohri was celebrated across Mohali on Tuesday with great enthusiasm and traditional fervour, as the city resonated with bonfires, folk songs and a spirit of togetherness. From police stations, bustling markets, malls, government offices, and educational institutions, the festivities added warmth and colour to the winter evening.
In several localities, including the Phase-2 market, residents gathered around bonfires to celebrate the harvest festival, exchanging greetings and sharing traditional treats such as peanuts, rewari, gajak and popcorn. Markets, offices and public spaces witnessed a festive buzz throughout the day.
At the Municipal Corporation (MC) office, a special Lohri celebration was organised where Municipal Commissioner Parminder Pal Singh ceremonially lit the bonfire in the presence of senior officials and staff. “Lohri symbolises mutual brotherhood, prosperity and social harmony. Celebrating it together reflects the strength of our cultural traditions,” the Commissioner said.
Similarly, Lohri was celebrated with enthusiasm at the Sohana police station, where a bonfire was lit under the leadership of DSP Harsimran Singh Bal. Police officers and staff marked the occasion with traditional songs and conveyed a message of communal harmony. Among those present were DSP (Traffic) Karnail Singh, SHO (Phase 8) Satnam Singh, SHO (Phase 11) Aman Baidwan, and SHO (Sohana) Amandeep.
Festivities were also seen in Phase-2 and Phase-8 markets, and across malls in the Tricity. At HLP Mall, CP67, Lohri was celebrated under the theme “Virsey De Rang HLP De Sang”, showcasing Punjabi folk culture and heritage. Kamla Sisodia, CM Security Officer, attended the event as the Guest of Honour. Organisers said such cultural programmes help connect the younger generation with their roots.
At Ratan Professional College, Sohana, girls celebrated the festival with great enthusiasm. Ashwani Sambhalki, head of Rabab Production Mohali, was the chief guest, while actress Saanvi Dhiman attended as the special guest. The college’s head Sunder Lal Agarwal welcomed the guests and inaugurated the event by lighting the bonfire.
Addressing students, Sambhalki explained the cultural and social significance of Lohri. Students added vibrancy to the celebrations with energetic dance performances.
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“These girls live in the hostel and are like our own children. They come here from different parts of the country, and through such celebrations, we introduce them to Punjab’s rich culture,” Agarwal said. He also announced that kite-flying competitions will be organised for girls on Basant Panchami.
Meanwhile, “Dheeyan Di Lohri” was celebrated with deep social meaning at CGC University, Mohali. Its Founder-Chancellor Rashpal Singh Dhaliwal remarked, “Dheeyan Di Lohri is not just a festival; it is a reminder of our responsibility to nurture and empower our daughters.” The university’s Managing Director Arsh Dhaliwal added that such celebrations at CGC aim to bring positive social change.
The event concluded with a traditional bonfire, symbolising unity, hope and collective progress.
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