Lohri 2026: Date, Bonfire Muhurat, and the Enduring Legend of Dulla Bhatti
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Moneycontrol•12-01-2026, 14:05
Lohri 2026: Date, Bonfire Muhurat, and the Enduring Legend of Dulla Bhatti
- •Lohri 2026 will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 13, a day before Makar Sankranti, marking a vibrant winter harvest festival.
- •The festival is deeply rooted in North Indian culture, especially for Punjabi and Sikh communities, symbolizing joy, prosperity, and new beginnings.
- •The Lohri bonfire, lit during an auspicious two-hour window after sunset (around 5:44 PM), represents Agni Dev and is central to rituals.
- •Offerings of newly harvested crops like sesame, peanuts, and jaggery into the fire symbolize gratitude and prayers for future prosperity.
- •The legend of Dulla Bhatti, a folk hero who protected the weak during the Mughal period, is a defining cultural element, with his story sung during celebrations.
Why It Matters: Lohri 2026 celebrates harvest, seasonal change, and moral courage, highlighted by bonfires and the Dulla Bhatti legend.
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