Lohri Festival 2026 Celebrated Across North India.

Important Days | Dated: 13 Jan 2026

Lohri, the harvest festival of Punjab, was celebrated with traditional fervor across North India on January 13, 2026. The festival marks the end of the winter solstice and the beginning of longer days, welcoming the sun's journey to the northern hemisphere (Uttarayan). It is primarily dedicated to the Fire God (Agni) and the Sun God.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • People light bonfires, offer sesame seeds, jaggery, and popcorn to the fire, and perform the Bhangra and Gidda dances.
  • The festival also commemorates the legend of Dulla Bhatti, a folk hero who saved girls from the slave trade.
  • It is traditionally associated with the harvest of Rabi crops.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Date: January 13.
  • Festival: Lohri.
  • Region: North India (Punjab).

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

The festival of Lohri is traditionally associated with the legend of which folk hero of Punjab?

Correct Answer: Dulla Bhatti

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Punjab

  • CM – Bhagwant Mann
  • Dance – Bhangra, Gidda