Celebrated on January 13 every year, Lohri, also called 'Maghi', is a popular winter folk festival in which people gear up to lit bonfire, whirl around it singing folk songs, and popping sesame seeds, popcorn, and rewaris. The harvest festival of India, Lohri, holds a special significance among farmers, as they thank the almighty for a bountiful harvest of crops and forth on the occasion. It is also believed that the festival marks the passing of the winter solstice.

Before the arrival of Lohri, markets get filled with aromatic traditional winter delicacies like gajak, peanuts, and popcorns. The vibe turns completely joyous when everybody dances to the beats of dhol, and dives into the scrumptious feast served. While due to the COVID-19 surge, the festivities will not be observed on a grand scale, people will complete the rituals by celebrating with private bonfire parties at their homes. Bonfire is undoubtedly the major part of celebrating Lohri that arrives in the chilling January winter month, but have you ever had an uncomfortable experience of getting smoke blown into your eyes? We have all had!