Tikuli Lohdi Painting by Ashok Kumar

Ashok Kumar paints Lohdi celebration in this Tikuli art. Lohdi is celebrated to mark the end of the winter solstice and harvest of rabi crops. A huge bonfire is lit in the evening where the people gather in a joyous celebration as they circle the fire, dancing to the rhythm of the Dhol and folk music. People worship the sun and the fire god for prosperity and abundance in their lands and offer seasme and jaggery to the sacred fire.