Significance of Lohri

There are many beliefs as to the origins of Lohri. According to some believers, it’s actually traces back to the name of the wife of Sant Kabir, Loi. Lohri was also the sister of Holika, who perished in the fire while trying to kill Prahlad while her sister Lohri survived due to her piety. Others are of the opinion that Lohri got its name from Loh, or the appliance which is used for turning and pressing Chapattis or Indian breads. Then again there are others who think that Lohri is basically a short form of Tilohri, where Til or sesame seeds and Rorhi, the components of food items are combined to form this word