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[ad_1] It's time for some dhol and bhangra as Lohri 2024 is here! Punjabis around the world have geared up to celebrate the festival with a bonfire, dance, popcorns, rewri and more. One of the first festivities of the year, Lohri signifies the last night of winter solstice. It commemorates the beginning of the harvest season and the end of the long winter nights. As per the Hindu calendar, it is celebrated on the eve of Makar Sankranti (referred to as Maghi in Punjabi). This year Lohri falls on January 14, 2024.Besides music, dance and bonfire, food plays a significant role in Lohri celebrations. As per the tradition, people offer foods made of til, gur and peanuts to the Holy fire to mark the end of the seasonal produce for a new beginning. What adds on to the essence of the festival is...