Lohri | Happy Lohri |Happy Lohri 2026
Lohri : Date : Tuesday, 13 January 2026 Lohri is a midwinter folk & harvest festival that marks the passing of the winter solstice and the end of winter. It is a traditional welcome of longer days and the sun's journey to the Northern Hemisphere. Lohri is a vibrant Punjabi folk festival celebrated primarily in Northern India (Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh) to mark the end of the peak winter season and the arrival of longer, warmer days. It traditionally falls on January 13th every year, just a day before Makar Sankranti. Significance of the Festival Harvest Celebration : Lohri is essentially a harvest festival that marks the ripening of the Rabi (winter) crops, specifically sugarcane, wheat, and mustard. It is a time for farmers to offer thanks to the Sun God (Surya) and Fire (Agni) for a bountiful harvest. The Legend of Dulla Bhatti : The festival is deeply tied to the folklore of Dulla Bhatti, a legendary hero known as the "Robin Hood of...