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Lohri, the bonfire harvest festival of Punjab is celebrated in the month of Magh. It is symbolic of new beginnings. Friends and relatives gather around the fire and perform Gidda and Bhangra to the beat of Dhol, the drums of Punjab. Lohri 2020 falls on January 13. (Source: File Photo)
Lohri denotes the harvesting of the Rabi crops and hence all the farmers get together in order to thank god for giving them such a wonderful harvest. (Source: File Photo)
People begin this day by greeting their loved ones, hoping for their happiness and prosperity. (Source: File Photo)
On the special day, offerings of phulley (popcorn), moongphali (peanuts) and rewri (a sweet delicacy made out of jaggery and sesame seed) are offered to the fire. (Source: File Photo)
Have a lovely Lohri. (Source: File Photo)
Lohri is a time of celebration. (Source: File Photo)
When the bonfire is lit, people start dancing and singing traditional lohri songs to create a perfect ambience of Lohri. (Source: File Photo)
Lohri prasad comprises il (gingelly), moongphali (peanuts), popcorns and chirwa (beaten rice). (Source: File Photo)
The traditional food cooked on the Lohri day is sarson ka saag and makki ki roti and rau di kheer is served as a dessert. (Source: File Photo)
There are many legends associated with the history of Lohri. One of which is, Holika and Lohri were sisters. While the former perished in the Holi fire, the latter survived with Prahlad. (Source: File Photo)
Another folklore says that, in the ancient times, the people used to light the fire in order to protect themselves from the wild animals. This also protected their habitats. (Source: File Photo)
Have a great Lohri. (Source: File Photo)
Lohri marks the festival season in the new year. (Source: File Photo)
Sundri Mundri Hei! Hoi! Tera Kaun Vichara! Hoi! Dulla Bhatti wala! Hoi! Dullah Di Dhi viyahi! Hoi! Sher Shakar pai! Hoi! Kudi de Mamme aaye! Hoi! Unane Churi Kuti! Hoi! Jimidari Lutti! Hoi! Ik kola Ghut Gaya! Jimidar Apni…… (Source: File Photo)
To show their love for the festival, bhangra is also performed by the men. Whereas, female perform the gidda dance. Besides, drums and dhols are also played during the festival, on which, everyone dances with so much zeal. Apart from this, various folk songs are also observed during the Lohri celebration in India. (Source: File Photo)
In Punjab, during the time of this festival, various fairs are also organized that are marks the footfall of numerous people from far and wide. Races, wrestling bouts, singing, acrobatics, games, and food stalls are the major highlights of these festivals. (Source: File Photo)
Exchanging of gifts is one of the popular things to do during Lohri celebration; days before the festival, people start giving gifts to their friends and families. The gifts include jaggery, dry fruits, a basket of fruits, gajak, revri, sweets, and the sagan. (Source: File Photo)
Wishing you and your loved ones, a very joyful and prosperous Lohri this year. Do not forget to share these greetings with your loved ones!(Source: File Photo)
