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Lohri

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The bonfire festival of Punjab on the eve of Makar Sankranti, marking the end of winter and the sugarcane harvest. Families gather around the fire with songs, Bhangra and Giddha.

FestivalNorthern India
Key facts
WherePunjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu, Delhi
When13 or 14 January, the eve of Makar Sankranti
FoodRewri, gajak, sarson da saag and makki di roti

What people do

  1. Bonfire with offerings of til, gur, popcorn and peanuts.
  2. Special celebration for newly-wed couples and newborns.

Significance

Thanksgiving for the harvest.