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'I make it a point to visit a gurdwara and light a bonfire on Lohri'

Hindustan Times Ranchi

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January 13, 2026

For former Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu, Lohri is a festival of “gratitude, warmth, and staying close to my roots”.

- Natasha Coutinho

The 25-year-old is celebrating the harvest festival this year in Mumbai, following the traditions she grew up with. “Lohri is very special and auspicious for me,” she says, adding, “Wherever I am, I make it a point to visit a gurdwara and light a bonfire. I also love sending gajjak and rewaris to my close ones during this time, it's my way

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