In Pics: Lohri Celebrations Across India

Lohri is widely celebrated in Punjab and Haryana to mark the harvesting of Rabi crops. People traditionally celebrate it by circling around bonfires, throwing food items -- peanuts, puffed rice, popcorn, etc. -- into the fire, singing folk songs, dancing and feasting on the festive food.

  • People fly kites on the occasion of the Lohri festival in Amritsar
    People fly kites on the occasion of the Lohri festival in Amritsar
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  • Teachers and students celebrate Lohir festival at GCG College in Patiala
    Teachers and students celebrate Lohir festival at GCG College in Patiala
  • Students wearing traditional outfits perform a ritual around a bonfire to celebrate Lohri
    Students wearing traditional outfits perform a ritual around a bonfire to celebrate Lohri
  • Punjab: People in Ludhiana celebrate the festival of Lohri
    Punjab: People in Ludhiana celebrate the festival of Lohri
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  • Artists, dressed in traditional Punjabi attire, perform during an event on the occasion of Lohri festival, at GIP Mall in Noida
    Artists, dressed in traditional Punjabi attire, perform during an event on the occasion of Lohri festival, at GIP Mall in Noida
  • People fly kites on the occasion of the Lohri festival in Amritsar
    People fly kites on the occasion of the Lohri festival in Amritsar
  • Lucknow: Teachers and students of Shri Guru Nanak Girls Degree college celebrate Lohri festival
    Lucknow: Teachers and students of Shri Guru Nanak Girls Degree college celebrate Lohri festival
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