Happy Lohri 2015

The Chairman of the Institute Dr.M.A. Zahir convey his greetings to all the faculty members on the ocassion of “Happy Lohri”.

Paramjit Singh briefed that Lohri is a popular Punjabi festival, celebrated by people from the Punjab region of South Asia.The origins of Lohri are many and link the festival to Punjab region. Many people believe the festival was originally celebrated on winter solstice day, being the shortest day and the longest night of the year, and accordingly Lohri commemorates the Winter Solstice.