Lohri 2026 : Date, Time, Puja Vidhi, Significance & Benefits
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Lohri 2026A harvest festival celebrated primarily in Punjab.
festival
Lohri 2026
religion
Sikhism, Hinduism
Date
13-01-2026
day
Tuesday
Muhurat time
06:12 PM - 09:30 PM
Duration
21
Festival Date13 Jan, 2026
Lohri
Today Date31 Jan, 2026
Lohri
Time Remaining
Why we Celebrate Lohri ?
Marks the end of winter solstice. Lohri is celebrated to mark the end of winter and the harvest of crops, especially in Punjab, honoring the Sun and fire for prosperity and abundance.
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Lohri 2026 : Date, Muhurat, Puja Vidhi and Importance
Significance of Lohri 2026
Lohri 2026 marks the warmth of community and the harvest season. It honors the Sun’s return as days grow longer and crops ripen. The bonfire symbolizes purification, gratitude, and new beginnings. Families and neighbors share joy, sing folk songs, and toss til (sesame seeds), gur (jaggery), and puffed snacks into the flames. Children dance to energetic rhythms as elders tell stories, and homes glow with lamps and laughter. 🔥🌾🙏🎶👨👩👧👦
Lohri 2026 Date, Muhurat and Timing
| Tithi | Corresponding values |
|---|---|
| Tithi | Magha Shukla Paksha Pratipada |
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu |
| Sunrise | 07:15 AM |
| Sunset | 05:40 PM |
| Auspicious Timing | Bonfire at dusk; puja after sunset |
| Date | 13 January 2026 |
Traditions & Rituals of Lohri 2026
- Lighting a large bonfire at home or in a community space and circling it with family. 🔥👨👩👧👦
- Tossing til (sesame seeds), gur (jaggery), peanuts, puffed rice, and rewri into the flames as offerings. 🌾🍬🥜
- Singing folk songs like Sundar Mundriye and dancing bhangra or gidda around the fire. 🎶💃
- Sharing prasad with neighbors, exchanging greetings, and wearing warm clothes to stay cozy in winter. 🧣🧥🤝
Remedies to Perform on Lohri 2026
- Action: Light a bright bonfire and toss til, gur, and peanuts into the flames.
Benefit: Invokes warmth, prosperity, and positive energy for the family. - Action: Offer a small prayer to ancestors and distribute til gur prasad among neighbors.
Benefit: Fosters gratitude, harmony, and communal blessing. - Action: Keep the home clean and burn only natural materials in the fire.
Benefit: Purifies the space and invites fresh start and clarity.
Mantras & Chants on Lohri 2026
- Om Surya Namaha — Significance: Invokes the Sun’s energy for warmth, vitality, and growth.
- Om Agni Devaaya Namaha — Significance: Purifies the home fire and invites blessings of abundance.
Fasting Rules & Food Guidelines on Lohri 2026
- If you observe a vrat, keep a light meal before noon and stay hydrated with warm fluids like tea or milk.
- In prasad, include sesame seeds, jaggery, peanuts, sesame laddoos, and seasonal fruits for energy and sweetness.
- Break the fast after sunset with a simple, balanced meal such as warm millet, oats, milk, and fruit.
Dos and Don’ts on Lohri 2026
Do’s
- Light the bonfire in a safe, open space and supervise children around it. 🔥👶
- Share til, gur, rewri, and other prasad with neighbors to spread joy. 🥜🍬🤝
- Sing regional Lohri songs and dance with family to celebrate together. 🎶💃
Don’ts
- Do not leave the bonfire unattended or let it spread to dry areas. 🚫🔥
- Do not burn plastics or synthetic waste in the fire. ♻️🚫
- Do not waste food; collect leftovers and keep the area clean. 🍽️🧼
Charity and Donations
Joy Stories Foundations
Joy Story Foundation is a section-8, non-profit organization founded in November 2019, registered with Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. It aspires to build stories around “Joy for Everyone” by practicing the values of collective philanthropy and by maintaining utmost transparency in order to achieve it. Our vision is to ensure that we do our bit to free the world of gloom, sorrow, deprivation, pessimism, and pain by inducing small positive moments to bring joy in the world. And we would go to any extent to achieve that, irrespective of geographical boundaries, religion, age, color or need. Our giving would be completely unbiased, non- religious and non-political.
Donation Links
https://joystoryfoundation.org/Upcoming Festivals
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Do's for Lohri 2026: Hold the bonfire in an open area away from structures and dry vegetation; keep water, sand, or a fire extinguisher nearby and have an adult supervise; wear close-fitting cotton or wool clothes and tie back long hair; avoid loose or synthetic fabrics near the flames; supervise children closely and maintain a safe perimeter around the fire; distribute prasad and snacks away from the flames; use dry firewood or approved fuel; do not use accelerants; let the fire settle before approaching. Don'ts for Lohri 2026: Do not leave the bonfire unattended; keep kids at a safe distance; do not throw plastics, glass, petrol, or other hazardous materials into the fire; do not wear loose or synthetic clothing near the fire; do not light the fire indoors or in enclosed spaces or near roof eaves; do not shake or poke the fire; do not throw hot embers toward others; do not consume alcohol around the bonfire; keep it safe for all.
Lohri is observed with several traditional practices that are considered remedies for warmth, blessings, and well-being rather than medical cures. In 2026, common practices include lighting a bonfire to symbolize warmth and ward off winter chill; offering sesame seeds, popcorn, peanuts, jaggery, and rewri to the fire or sharing these prasad with family and neighbors; performing prayers or singing folk songs to seek health, happiness, and prosperity in the coming year; thanking farmers and nature for the harvest and hoping for a fruitful year ahead; spending time with family and elders and distributing food, clothes, or sweets to those in need. Believed benefits include warmth and protection from the cold, strengthened family bonds and community spirit, blessings for good health and a bountiful harvest, and a positive start to the new year. These are traditional beliefs and cultural practices and are not a substitute for medical advice. Practical tips for 2026 include observing fire safety around the bonfire, preparing prasad in advance, involving all age groups, and sharing joys with neighbors and the needy.
Lohri is a Punjabi harvest festival celebrated to thank the Sun for a good winter harvest and to mark the end of winter, welcoming longer days as the rabi harvest begins. It is traditionally observed on the night of January 13, ahead of Maghi. People light bonfires, sing folk songs, and share foods like sesame seeds, jaggery, popcorn, and rewri. Legends such as Dulla Bhatti are told, emphasizing community, warmth and generosity.
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