Bhogi and Lohri 2026: date and timings
Bhogi and Lohri is on Tuesday, 13 January, 2026.
Bonfire of old things at dawn in the South (Bhogi mantalu). Lohri bonfire in Punjab. Deity: Lord Indra and Agni.
Bhogi and Lohri 2026 muhurat by city
| City | Date | Timing | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandigarh | 13 Jan | From sunrise, 7:21 am | 5:41 pm |
| Hyderabad | 13 Jan | From sunrise, 6:49 am | 6:00 pm |
| Delhi | 13 Jan | From sunrise, 7:15 am | 5:44 pm |
| Mumbai | 13 Jan | From sunrise, 7:14 am | 6:19 pm |
| Chennai | 13 Jan | From sunrise, 6:34 am | 6:00 pm |
| Bengaluru | 13 Jan | From sunrise, 6:45 am | 6:11 pm |
| Kolkata | 13 Jan | From sunrise, 6:18 am | 5:11 pm |
| Vijayawada | 13 Jan | From sunrise, 6:38 am | 5:53 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 13 Jan | From sunrise, 6:30 am | 5:40 pm |
| Pune | 13 Jan | From sunrise, 7:09 am | 6:16 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 13 Jan | From sunrise, 7:22 am | 6:13 pm |
| Jaipur | 13 Jan | From sunrise, 7:17 am | 5:53 pm |
| Lucknow | 13 Jan | From sunrise, 6:56 am | 5:33 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times are approximate, usually within about 30 minutes, so for a vrata or homam confirm the exact muhurat with your purohit.
Also on Tuesday, 13 January in Chandigarh
- Rahu Kalam3:06 pm to 4:24 pm
- Sunrise and sunset7:21 am and 5:41 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 2:39 am, moonset 1:05 pm
- Tithi at sunriseKrishna Dashami
- NakshatraVishakha
Bhogi and Lohri 2026 Choghadiya in Chandigarh
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Bhogi and Lohri from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 7:21 am to 8:38 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 8:38 am to 9:56 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:56 am to 11:14 am | Char | Weak |
| 11:14 am to 12:31 pm | Labh | Good |
| 12:31 pm to 1:49 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 1:49 pm to 3:06 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 3:06 pm to 4:24 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 4:24 pm to 5:41 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 5:41 pm to 7:24 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:24 pm to 9:06 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 9:06 pm to 10:49 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 10:49 pm to 12:31 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 12:31 am to 2:13 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 2:13 am to 3:56 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 3:56 am to 5:38 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 5:38 am to 7:21 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
Questions people ask
When is Bhogi and Lohri in 2026?
Bhogi and Lohri is on Tuesday, 13 January, 2026.