Lohri 2026 Correct Date: When is Lohri - January 13 or 14 as per Hindu panchang? (image: canva)
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Moneycontrol12-01-2026, 16:25

Lohri 2026: Confirming the Correct Date - January 13 as per Hindu Panchang

  • Lohri 2026 will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 13, as per traditional Hindu Panchang calculations.
  • The festival is observed one day before Makar Sankranti, which occurs on January 14, 2026, at 03:13 PM.
  • Lohri is a significant winter harvest festival, primarily celebrated by the Punjabi community, including Sikhs and Hindus.
  • Key celebrations involve lighting a sacred bonfire, offering traditional foods like sesame seeds, jaggery, peanuts, revdi, and gajak, and engaging in folk songs and dances.
  • The festival symbolizes gratitude for the harvest, seasonal change, and new beginnings, marking the conclusion of winter.

Why It Matters: Lohri 2026 is confirmed for January 13, celebrated a day before Makar Sankranti.

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