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Makar Sankranti 2026: Why January 14 is special — The stories, science, and varied celebrations of Makar Sankranti

January 14, 2026 11:11 am

Makar Sankranti 2026: Know why India celebrates the harvest festival on January 14, its significance, rituals, mythology, and how it is observed across states.

Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association marks Lohri with judges, cultural programme

January 13, 2026 10:26 pm

Bonfire lighting, traditional rituals and a performance by Punjabi singer Gagan Kokri highlight celebrations in Chandigarh.

Lohri fervour lights up markets, offices, college campuses across Mohali

January 13, 2026 8:14 pm

At the Municipal Corporation (MC) office, a special Lohri celebration was organised where Municipal Commissioner Parminder Pal Singh ceremonially lit the bonfire in the presence of senior officials and staff.

Schools Closed for Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal: List of states where schools are closed on Jan 15

January 14, 2026 7:22 pm

Schools across several states and cities will remain closed tomorrow due to a mix of earlier announced winter vacations, festival observances and weather-related winter break extensions.

Happy Lohri 2026: Best Wishes, Images, Quotes, WhatsApp Status, Messages and Photos to Share with Friends and Family

January 14, 2026 12:00 pm

Happy Lohri 2026 Wishes, Images, Quotes, WhatsApp Status, Messages, Photos, Pics: The festival is celebrated in the northern Indian states of Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi, with this year falling on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

When is Lohri 2026: Date, Time, Shubh Muhurat, History, Significance and All You Need To Know

January 09, 2026 10:41 am

Lohri 2026 Date, Time, Shubh Muhurat and History: Also known as Lohadi or Lal Loi, this year, Lohri will take place on January 13, 2026, a Tuesday, according to Drik Panchang.

Timeless Tales | Lohri: From bonfires to belief

January 05, 2026 1:35 pm

How a winter festival of warmth, food and family has also come to mean letting go and offering the self.

In Lohri celebrations, the story of Punjabi folk hero Dulla Bhatti

January 18, 2025 12:21 am

In folklore, Rai Abdullah Khan Bhatti, better known as Dulla Bhatti, has been described as a son-of-the-soil Punjabi Robin Hood who stood up to Mughal rule.

3,514 people frisked and 77 rounded up on suspicion at bus stands in Punjab: Top cop

January 14, 2025 9:05 am

The CASOs were carried out on the directions of Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav from 2 pm to 4 pm simultaneously in all 28 police districts.

Happy Lohri 2025: Wishes, images, status, quotes, messages, greetings, photos to share with friends and family

January 13, 2025 11:11 am

Happy Lohri 2025 Whatsapp Wishes Images, Status, Quotes, SMS, Messages, Photos: Lohri is a festival to celebrate with loved ones and family, and would be incomplete without sharing heartfelt wishes with them.

In Pictures: Guru Nanak Girls college marks Lohri festival in Lucknow

January 13, 2026 6:08 pm

Happy Makar Sankranti 2020: Wish your loved ones with these heartwarming messages

January 15, 2020 1:05 pm

Happy Makar Sankranti 2020 Wishes Images, Photos, Messages: On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, express gratitude and send the happiness to your loved ones with the help of these wishes. This year the festival falls on January 15, 2020.

Happy Lohri 2020: Wish your loved ones with these greetings

January 13, 2020 1:05 pm

Happy Lohri 2020 Wishes Images, Quotes, Status, Wallpapers, SMS, Messages, Greetings Card, Photos, Pictures, Pics: This year, wish your family and friends, a very Happy Lohri by sharing these heart-touching greetings.

Happy Lohri 2018: Here’s how people are celebrating the harvest festival across India

January 13, 2018 4:46 pm

Lohri is celebrated among Sikhs and Hindus in Punjab every year in January. On the night of Lohri, a bonfire is lit and friends and families come together to exchange pleasantries.

Usher in the harvest season with these Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Bihu recipes

January 14, 2016 11:46 am

This is the month when the sound of til gud ghya, god god bola will resonate in every Maharashtrian home and every family in Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and the northern plains of India will stuff their mouth full with several dishes combining sesame seeds and/or jaggery. How many combinations of these can there possibly be in one country? Lots. Here are a few to inspire the cook in you, and excite the foodies in your family.

Stunning photos of India celebrating Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal

January 14, 2016 2:12 pm

Festivals are the time to be happy and make merry. Here's how India celebrated the harvest festivals of Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal. Take a look.

Sankranti celebrations in full swing across India

January 14, 2015 9:49 pm

Makar Sankranti is celebrated across India in various forms- Lohri in Northern India, Pongal in the South.

Happy Lohri! Watch People Dancing To Traditional Drum-Beats

June 22, 2020 7:14 pm

Amit Shah celebrates Makar Sankranti

January 14, 2016 10:08 am

Ahmedabad, Jan 14 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah on Thursday celebrated Makar Sankranti and flew kites on the occasion. Makar Sankranti is a harvest festival celebrated over India and Nepal on the joy of getting new crops for farmers. Makar Sankranti is observed with various names in different regions of India; Pongal in Tamil, Lohri in Punjab, Uttarayan in Gujarat.

Lohri celebrations across India

January 13, 2016 5:56 am

Amritsar, Jan 13 (ANI): The nation celebrates the bonfire festival of Lohri today, signalling the end of the Winter Solstice. The people of Punjab and Haryna primarily celebrate Lohri in which during the day, children go from door-to-door singing folk songs in praise of Dulha Bhatti, a person with the similar image of Robinhood, who robbed the rich to feed the poor during Mughal period. Festivities usually include a large bonfire which is surrounded by people as they enjoy the warmth munching peanuts and sweets.

Pilgrims take holy dip at Triveni Sangam

January 13, 2016 5:56 am

Allahabad, Jan 13 (ANI): Ahead of Makar Sankranti, a large numbers of pilgrims have started taking holy dips at the Triveni Sangam in Allahabad since early Wednesday morning. Makar Sankranti is one of the most auspicious festivals celebrated with tartness on 14th January every year across India. Makar Sankranti is observed with various names in different regions of India, Pongal in Tamil, Lohri in Punjab, Uttarayan in Gujrat, Maghi and Khichdi are some other names of the same festival.