Letter from India: Lohri - it's about bonfires, peanuts and songs

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Lohri - it's about bonfires, peanuts and songs

Yesterday was Lohri, a festival in North India, signifying the end of the harvest season. Last evening, I set out to the Indian Habitat Centre to witness the Lohri celebrations, which are held every year. Yesterday, the open air space at the Habitat was all set for the evening. Chairs and tables as... Sign in to see full entry.

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