Lohri is here. It is celebrated with Punjabi folk songs, Bhangra, Giddha and bonfire in the Punjab and Haryana region with lots of enthusiasm. Due to COVID19 there won't be huge gatherings but that doesn't mean you can't celebrate. Find out more about this festive tradition which has been celebrated in India for centuries together.
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