Lohri 2026: Dulla Bhatti's Legend Fuels Punjab Festival
Explore the deep cultural roots of Lohri, Punjab's winter festival celebrating harvest, community, and the heroic legacy of folk figure Dulla Bhatti.
Explore the deep cultural roots of Lohri, Punjab's winter festival celebrating harvest, community, and the heroic legacy of folk figure Dulla Bhatti.
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Lohri 2026 is on January 13, marking winter's end and harvest celebration. Discover the festival's significance, rituals, and the folk tale of Dulla Bhatti. Read more!