Published: 12 January 2026General
Lohri 2026 Celebrated Across North India; Punjab Honours 5,100 Newborn Girls in Jalandhar
Lohri, the harvest festival marking the end of winter, was celebrated on January 13, 2026 across Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan. The festival features bonfires, folk songs, and the tradition of honouring Dulla Bhatti, a legendary figure from Mughal-era Punjab.
Punjab's 'Dhiyan Di Lohri' initiative honoured 5,100 newborn girls in Jalandhar, promoting gender equality and celebrating the girl child. In Rajasthan, Lohri celebrations were combined with preparations for Makar Sankranti the next day, with markets in Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Bikaner reporting brisk sales of til-gur, rewri, and traditional sweets. Kite sellers across Rajasthan reported record sales ahead of the festivals.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Punjab's 'Dhiyan Di Lohri' initiative and how many girls were honoured in Jalandhar on Lohri 2026?
Punjab's **'Dhiyan Di Lohri'** (Daughters' Lohri) initiative honoured **5,100 newborn girls** in **Jalandhar** during Lohri 2026, celebrated on **January 13, 2026**. The initiative promotes **gender equality** and celebrates the girl child, countering traditional practices that discourage the birth of daughters.
When is Lohri celebrated and which states observe this harvest festival?
Lohri is celebrated on **January 13** every year, marking the **end of winter** and the harvest season. It is observed primarily in **Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan**. The festival features **bonfires, folk songs**, and honours **Dulla Bhatti**, a legendary figure from **Mughal-era Punjab**.
Who is Dulla Bhatti and why is he honoured during Lohri celebrations?
**Dulla Bhatti** is a legendary figure from **Mughal-era Punjab**, celebrated for his resistance against oppression and his role in rescuing girls from being sold into slavery. During Lohri, folk songs called **'Sundar Mundriye Ho'** recount his heroic deeds, making the tradition an integral part of the Lohri celebrations across North India.
How did Rajasthan celebrate Lohri 2026 and what were the market trends ahead of the festival?
In Rajasthan, Lohri 2026 was celebrated on **January 13** in combination with preparations for **Makar Sankranti** the next day. Markets in **Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Bikaner** reported brisk sales of **til-gur (sesame-jaggery), rewri, and traditional sweets**. Kite sellers across Rajasthan reported **record sales** ahead of the festivals.
What traditional items are associated with Lohri celebrations and what is the festival's agricultural significance?
Lohri features **bonfires** into which offerings of **til (sesame), rewri, popcorn, and peanuts** are thrown. The festival marks the **end of winter** and the completion of the **sugarcane and winter wheat harvest** cycle. In Rajasthan, it coincides with **Makar Sankranti** preparations, with traditional sweets like **til-gur and rewri** sold in brisk markets.
