Lohri — പ്രാധാന്യം
Lohri is the winter harvest festival of Punjab and Haryana, celebrated the day before Makar Sankranti. Bonfires are lit, and people sing and dance to welcome longer days.
Lohri — പ്രാധാന്യം
Lohri is associated with the legend of Dulla Bhatti, a folk hero who rescued girls from slavery. The festival also marks the end of winter and the harvest of rabi crops. The bonfire symbolises the Sun and the coming of warmth.
Lohri — പൂജാ വിധി
- In the evening, gather around the bonfire with family and neighbours.
- Offer til, gur, popcorn, and rewari to the fire; circumambulate the fire.
- Sing Lohri songs (e.g. Sundar Mundariye); dance Bhangra and Gidda.
- Distribute prasad and share a meal; children go door-to-door asking for Lohri treats.
Lohri — മന്ത്രങ്ങൾ
ॐ अग्नये नमः
oṃ agnaye namaḥ
Salutations to Agni
Lohri — പരമ്പരാഗത വിഭവങ്ങൾ
- ●Til and gur
- ●Rewari
- ●Popcorn
- ●Sarson da saag
- ●Makki di roti
Lohri — മറ്റ് പേരുകൾ
Punjab
Bonfire, Dulla Bhatti songs
Haryana
Same as Punjab
Lohri — ചെയ്യേണ്ടവ / ചെയ്യരുതാത്തവ
ചെയ്യേണ്ടവ
- ✓Light the bonfire
- ✓Offer til and gur
- ✓Sing and dance
- ✓Share prasad
ചെയ്യരുതാത്തവ
- ✗Do not waste the offering
- ✗Avoid disrespect to the fire
- ✗Do not leave the fire unattended
Lohri — FAQ
- Lohri എന്താണ്?
- Lohri is the winter harvest festival of Punjab and Haryana, celebrated the day before Makar Sankranti.
- Lohri 2027 എപ്പോൾ?
- 2027ൽ Lohri 2027, ജനുവരി 13, ബുധനാഴ്ചന് വരും.
- What are the Lohri puja rituals?
- In the evening, gather around the bonfire with family and neighbours.; Offer til, gur, popcorn, and rewari to the fire; circumambulate the fire.; Sing Lohri songs (e.g. Sundar Mundariye); dance Bhangra and Gidda.; Distribute prasad and share a meal; children go door-to-door asking for Lohri treats.
- What to eat on Lohri?
- Til and gur, Rewari, Popcorn, Sarson da saag, Makki di roti
- What should you do on Lohri?
- Light the bonfire; Offer til and gur; Sing and dance
- What should you avoid on Lohri?
- Do not waste the offering; Avoid disrespect to the fire; Do not leave the fire unattended
- Lohri ദിവസം ഏത് ദേവതയെ ആരാധിക്കണം?
- Lohri Agniക്ക് സമർപ്പിതം.
Upcoming Lohri Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Lohri is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 ജനു 13 | ബുധനാഴ്ച | 10:18 am | — |