Lohri 2026 brought joy across North India as people celebrated with bonfires, bhangra, giddha, and traditional harvest festival foods.

Punjab, Haryana, North India – The festival of Lohri, celebrated yesterday with great enthusiasm, brought a vibrant festive atmosphere across Punjab, Haryana, and parts of North India. Marking the harvest season and seasonal transition, Lohri is traditionally observed a day before Makar Sankranti and holds special significance for farmers and rural communities.

Yesterday, homes, neighborhoods, and open grounds witnessed bonfires where people gathered to sing traditional folk songs, perform bhangra and giddha, and offer rewari, peanuts, sesame seeds, jaggery, and popcorn into the fire—rituals believed to bring prosperity and good fortune. People of all ages, from children to elders, participated enthusiastically in the celebrations.

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Urban areas also saw festive energy with cultural programs organized in several localities. Residential societies and colonies celebrated collectively, while markets experienced a surge in the sale of traditional festive items such as rewari, gajak, sesame laddoos, and peanuts. Sweet shops remained bustling throughout the day as people bought treats for family and friends.

Lohri was especially joyful for newly married couples and families with newborns, with households celebrating the first Lohri in a grand manner. Relatives and friends extended greetings and gifts, and traditional songs were sung to share happiness.

Authorities ensured adequate security and law-and-order arrangements, allowing citizens to celebrate the festival peacefully. Yesterday’s celebrations reflected social harmony, cultural traditions, and collective joy, bringing people from all walks of life together to mark the harvest festival.