Along with these, children also ask for dungcakes, called “paathi” in Punjabi, which is considered auspicious to light the Lohri bonfire with. And while they are at it, they sing folk songs.

Image Source: IANS Children go from door to door demanding Lohri, singing odes, carols and traditional folk songs about Dulla Bhatti, a hero in the Punjabi folklore. These children are sent off with ...

Rakul recalled the celebrations saying, “On Lohri, I always remember the celebration we would have as kids with our grandparents. We used to sing songs like Sunder Mundriye, and in return ...