Every Lohri, the song Sunder Mundriye retells the legend of Dulla Bhatti, Punjab’s Robin Hood. Through playful lyrics, it recalls a 16th-century rebel who defied Mughal oppression, protected ...

Lohri is closely linked to the rabi crop cycle, particularly wheat and sugarcane. For farming communities, it marks a pause, a moment to thank nature for sustaining life and to pray for a good harvest ...

Lohri 2026 is deeply connected to the story of Dulla Bhatti and Punjabi boliyan sung around the bonfire. Here is the folklore, meaning, and lyrics that shape the festival’s cultural spirit.