Lohri 2026: Date, Rituals, Significance & Dulla Bhatti's Legacy Revealed

• Lohri 2026 will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 13, marking the end of winter's coldest days and the start of warmer ones.
• Rooted in agrarian traditions, the festival holds special importance for farmers, newlyweds, and families welcoming newborns.
• Its origins are linked to Punjab's farming culture and the legend of Dulla Bhatti, a hero who rescued young girls.
• Rituals include lighting bonfires, performing parikrama, offering traditional foods like sesame seeds and jaggery, and flying kites.
• Lohri symbolizes the winter solstice, honouring the sun god for prosperity, warmth, and abundance.

Why It Matters: Lohri 2026 celebrates agrarian roots, new beginnings, and the winter solstice with bonfires and traditions.