Lohri is the first festival of every year. This is the beginning of any festival. It is considered to mark the beginning of the harvest season. This festival is celebrated with full enthusiasm in North India, especially in Punjab and Haryana.

On this day, a bonfire is lit wheat stalks, rice, rewari, jaggery and maize are offered and friends and relatives move around it and dance. In today's article, we are going to tell you about some places in Punjab that you can visit during Lohri.

Golden Temple, Amritsar

The Golden Temple, a sacred religious site of the Sikhs, is the pride of the city of Amritsar with its historical and religious background. This Golden Temple is popular all over the world for its grandeur and beauty. It is also known as Harminder Sahib.

This temple attracts tourists from all over the world. Not only people of the Sikh community but people of all religions come here with the same faith. Every festival is celebrated here with great enthusiasm. Besides, arrangements for accommodation and food for the people have also been made here. If you are visiting here on Lohri, have food at the temple langar. Believe me, this Prasad will make you feel like nectar.

Anandpur Sahib

It is located in Rupnagar district of Punjab state. Anandpur Sahib is a holy pilgrimage site for Sikh devotees. During Lohri, pilgrims from all over the country come to the city to pay obeisance at the local Gurudwaras and celebrate. If you come here to Lohri, you will get a different feeling. The beautiful attire of the people and the preparations for the festival will fascinate you.

Ludhiana

Ludhiana, which has a deep connection with dance, is the best place for those who want to know the cultural and traditional secrets of Lohri. Here you will see people doing BhangraGidda in groups on the streets.

The bright clothes, loud music and fun dancing will make you want to stay there.

Jalandhar

Jalandhar is considered to be one of the most ancient cities of Punjab. Special preparations are made at various places on Lohri. From children to elders, they start preparing for this festival weeks in advance. If you are going to Punjab, then you must visit these places in Lohri.

Chandigarh

You can also visit Chandigarh on Lohri. It is the capital of Punjab. In this city, you will find many tourist spots like Rock Garden and Sukhna Lake, where crowds of people come to visit every day. Here you can see various cultural programs organized at various places during Lohri.

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