Lohri is a winter festival marking the beginning of harvest in the state of Punjab. It’s celebrated as a symbol of brotherhood and unity in the community.

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People gather together in the night and have a bonfire. They offer gajak, popcorn, puffed rice and sesame seeds to the sacred fire as a way of paying gratitude to nature's bounty.

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Some of the authentic Lohri food cuisines are Til chikki, Gur ki roti, murmura ladoo and til ki barfee.

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People dress up in traditional Punjabi attire and perform bhangra in the beats of dhol.

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Lohri surrounds around a popular folklore tale of Dulla Bhatti.

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