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4 Lohri traditions you must know about
The festival of Lohri is celebrated on the 13th day of the month of Paush or Magh which falls during the winter solstice.
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Celebrated across the world and in India, especially in the states of Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, Lohri is the festival to offer prayers to the gods for a plentiful harvest.
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Here are some important traditions of Lohri that you must know about.
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Bonfire
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Bonfire is the key highlight of Lohri. People gather around the bonfire and offer prayers for a prosperous harvest season. People throw sesame seeds, popcorn, peanuts and other grains into the flames as an offering to the gods.
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Singing and dancing to folk songs
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People gather together and celebrate the auspicious festival of Lohri by singing and dancing to traditional songs.
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Offering prasad
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Prasad is a traditional offering made for the gods. People offer prasad comprising sweets such as gajak, laddoo and rewri to the gods and then share it with each other on Lohri.
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Gift exchange
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On Lohri, people also exchange gifts such as clothes, sweets and money to express their love and gratitude to friends and family.
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