Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University) Chandigarh, witnessed the grand celebration of Lohri today on 13th January, 2025. This cherished festival of Northern Region symbolizes the ripening of winter crops as well as the start of a new harvesting season.
The festival was celebrated in the football ground of the institute. Director of PEC Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh Kumar Bhatia, lit the bonfire along with PEC staff members who are superannuating this year, making it a grand event in the presence of Registrar Col. R.M. Joshi, and all the other faculty & staff members from various departments of the institutions.
After lighting the bonfire, PEC faculty members and staff performed parikrama around the bonfire while offering sesame seeds, jaggery, gajak and peanuts. The celebrations continued with people singing and dancing to traditional folk songs.
Attendees exchanged warm wishes, savored traditional sweets, and celebrated the spirit of unity and camaraderie. The Lohri celebrations at PEC beautifully showcased the institute's commitment to preserving cultural traditions while fostering togetherness and joy.