CDLU celebrates ‘Dheeyan Ki Lohri’
On the occasion of Lohri festival, a special event called "Dheeyan Di Lohri" (daughters’ Lohri) was organised at Chaudhary Devi Lal University (CDLU), hosted jointly by the Punjabi department and the journalism & mass communication department. Students, dressed in traditional attire, welcomed the chief guest, Dr Rajesh Kumar Bansal, the University’s Registrar, with a vibrant performance of gidda and bhangra.
The event began with Bansal lighting the Lohri fire, marking the start of the cultural celebration. The atmosphere was filled with energy as the students danced and celebrated, creating a lively festival mood on the campus.
While addressing the gathering, Bansal explained that Lohri was a festival marking the arrival of the winter season's end. He emphasised that the festivals braught joy, unity, and progress to lives. He also extended his best wishes on the occasion of Youth Day.
Following the speeches, university faculty members offered their respects by tossing sesame seeds, peanuts and sweets in the Lohri fire. The students performed bhangra on the beats of the dhol and also presented traditional Punjabi songs.
The event was coordinated by the head of the punjabi department, Prof Ranjit Kaur, who expressed gratitude to all departments that contributed to the success of the celebration.
The ceremony was hosted by Dr Charanjeet and the guests were warmly welcomed by Prof Sewa Singh Bajwa from the journalism department and Dr Gursahib Singh from the Punjabi department. Various deans and department heads were also present to celebrate this vibrant cultural tradition.
Teachers and students perform gidda on Lohri at the CDLU.
