Lohri is not a Sikh festival
It is an Indian festival of fire in which fire is worshipped. It is usually celebrated to commemorate the birth of a male child alone. It is not celebrated on the birth of a girl
as she is not considered important. Thus, it cannot be a Sikh festival as it discriminates.
Also, Sikhs do not worship fire. Unfortunately, many misguided people do worship fire or Lohri because of its strong links to Punjabi culture. The birth of a daughter or son is equally joyous for Sikhs. The practise of giving sweets and celebrating Lohri only on the birth of a boy alone is a taboo for Sikhs and is entirely contrary to the Sikh way of life.
Lohri favours the male off spring and clearly discriminates against females. On the other hand, unhealthy traditions and rituals such as Rakhee, Lohri, Kurva Chauth, they are not in concern with the Sikh way of life.
2 comments:
very true . but the main thing is that we have to stop our women to get marry any other religion ,,except sikh. which now days is in its full height. if we want to save our religion we have to stop this act.
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