Readers' gallery: Lohri, Sankranti, Pongal celebrations...
It's that time of the year again when Indians are ready to bid adieu to the winter season and welcome spring with lots of rituals, revelry, bonfires, kite festivals and loads of culinary delights, primarily prepared with rice, corn, wheat, coconut, date jaggery, nuts, etc.
The UAE winter provides the perfect natural setting for expat Indians to celebrate the winter harvest festival away from home.
Emirates 24|7 Readers share their take of the winter festival with images of food and fun galore.
Readers can send their images of Lohri, Sankranti, Uttarayan, Pongal, Bihu, etc. on emiratesedit@gmail.com
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Winter harvest of corn, peanuts and sweet delicacies from the Indian state of Punjab, make up an integral part of Lohri. Image courtesy Indrani Bose
The bonfire festival of Lohri celebrated in Dubai on January 13. Images courtesy Indrani Bose.