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Lohri 2026 Lights Up North India With Bonfires, Folk Songs and Offerings

Panchang listings point to an early evening muhurat for lighting the fire this year.

Overview

  • Celebrations are underway on January 13 across Punjab, Haryana and parts of Delhi, with families gathering around community bonfires.
  • Core observances include circling the fire and offering sesame, jaggery, peanuts, rewri and popcorn while singing and dancing to folk tunes.
  • Times Now, citing a panchang, reports a Godhuli muhurat of about 5:41–6:08 pm today for the bonfire rituals.
  • Mint cites Drik Panchang placing Sankranti at 3:13 pm on January 14 and outlines a Lohri thali featuring gajak, rewari, peanut chikki and til laddoo.
  • Coverage underscores agrarian roots and folk legends such as Dulla Bhatti alongside 2026 guides on playlists and Bollywood‑inspired menswear.