Wishing you a very Happy Lohri! Lohri is a vibrant Punjabi harvest festival celebrated every year on January 13th. Take a look at the history, significance, and cultural traditions the festival holds.

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Schools in Delhi and the NCR usually observe winter holidays in early January. Owing to harsh cold conditions, the break may be extended to include Lohri, with many government schools likely to remain closed until January 15 to accommodate Lohri and Makar Sankranti.

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Lohri is widely observed as a celebration of joy, gratitude, warmth, and fresh beginnings. Based on the Drik Panchang, the timing of the Lohri is at 3:13 PM on January 14, but the traditional celebrations, the dancing, singing, and bonfires take place on the evening of the 13th.

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Lohri 2026: 7 lesser-known rituals and customs behind the bonfire celebrations