New Delhi: Lohri 2026 is almost here, and you can already imagine the dhol beats, the crackling bonfire, and everyone clapping in sync as traditional Punjabi boliyan fill the winter night air. Lohri isn’t just another festival; it is a celebration of harvest, gratitude and community, where families and friends come together to sing, dance and share rewri, gajak, popcorn and groundnuts. For many, the evening truly comes alive when someone starts a boli and the entire group joins in, turning the celebration into a live folk concert of joy and nostalgia.
For Lohri 2026, Punjabi boliyan like Sundar Mundariye, Aaya Lohri Ka Tyohar, Tode Upper Toda and Til Cholliye Ni will once again become the soul of the night around the bonfire. These catchy, repetitive folk lines are easy to remember, perfect for group singing, and loaded with rustic charm and cultural references. Whether you are celebrating in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Gurugram or anywhere abroad, these Lohri 2026 Punjabi boliyan lyrics in roman script with simple English meanings will help you sing along confidently and keep the festive vibe high.
Punjabi boliyan are short, rhythmic folk couplets, often sung in a call-and-response style during festivals, weddings and bhangra or giddha performances. They carry humour, romance, social commentary and blessings, all wrapped in simple, punchy lines that everyone can chant together.
During Lohri, these boliyan are sung around the bonfire as people circle the flames, clap in rhythm and offer sesame seeds, jaggery, rewri and peanuts to the fire. The boliyan turn the ritual into a fun, interactive experience and help keep old stories, heroes and community values alive for the next generation.
“Sundar Mundariye” is the most iconic Lohri boli, traditionally associated with the folk hero Dulla Bhatti, who is remembered for protecting girls and getting them married with dignity. The song is sung by children and adults going house to house or around the bonfire, asking for “Lohri” – sweets and treats – in return for blessings.
Sundar mundariye, hoye
Who thought of you?
Sundar mundariye, hoye
Who thought of you?
Dulla bhatti wala, hoye
Dulle ne dhi viyahi, hoye
Famous people
Dulle di dhi viyahi, hoye
Sher jawan warga, hoye
Jehrha ke liye hoye
Sher jawan warga, hoye
Jehrha ke liye hoye
Main vee kalla kurta
Pajama dheeth kudiyaan
Main vee kalla kurta
Pajama dheeth kudiyaan
I went to the menu
Jivan pounds budiyaan
Chidi udd udd jaye, hoye
Gidda paini aa, hoye
Chidi udd udd jaye, hoye
Gidda paini aa, hoye
Oye nach lai solwa saal
Don’t drop your earrings
Naph lies of salvation
Don’t drop your earrings
Come Lohri festival
The noise of reh results, horyes
Come Lohri festival
The noise of reh results, horyes
Sundar mundariye, hoye
Who thought of you?
Sundar mundariye, hoye
Who thought of you?
“Aaya Lohri Ka Tyohar” is a popular modern-style Lohri song that beautifully sets the festive mood, especially in mixed Hindi–Punjabi gatherings or family functions where not everyone is fluent in Punjabi. It usually describes the arrival of the festival, the bonfire, dancing, and the joy of sharing sweets and togetherness.
Come Lohri festival, yes
Come Lohri festival, yes
Take ne comment
Bhangra paunde ne saare te vich dolle
Take ne comment
Bhangra paunde ne saare te vich dolle
Bhabhi on the eagle’s throat
Bhabhi got eaten by the eagle
Take ne comment
Bhangra paunde ne saare te vich dolle
Take ne comment
Bhangra paunde ne saare te vich dolle
Bhabhi on the eagle’s throat
Bhabhi got eaten by the eagle
Lohri at night gives happiness
Lohri at night gives happiness
Sad taraf ton aayi aayi
Sad taraf ton aayi
Come Lohri festival, yes
Come Lohri festival, yes
Balle balle hoye hoye
Balle balle hoye hoye
Today’s night is long
Today’s night is long
Bhangra Pauna Gidda Vi Karna
Bhangra Pauna Gidda Vi Karna
Ho balle balle hoye hoye
Balle balle hoye hoye
Today’s night is long
Today’s night is long
Bhangra Pauna Gidda Vi Karna
Bhangra Pauna Gidda Vi Karna
Lohri at night gives happiness
Lohri at night gives happiness
Sad taraf ton aayi aayi
Sad taraf ton aayi
Come Lohri festival, yes
Come Lohri festival, yes
Balle balle hoye hoye
Balle balle hoye hoye
Come Lohri festival, yes
Come Lohri festival, yes
Take ne comment
Bhangra paunde ne saare te vich dolle
Take ne comment
Bhangra paunde ne saare te vich dolle
Bhabhi on the eagle’s throat
Bhabhi got eaten by the eagle
Take ne comment
Bhangra paunde ne saare te vich dolle
Take ne comment
Bhangra paunde ne saare te vich dolle
Bhabhi on the eagle’s throat
Bhabhi got eaten by the eagle
Dulla bhatti wala, hoye
Dulle ne dhi viyahi, hoye
Famous people
Dulle di dhi viyahi, hoye
“Tode Upper Toda” is a traditional Punjabi boli that paints rustic images of fresh harvest (toda), saag and spices, often sung in a repetitive, high-energy style during Lohri and other folk gatherings. It is a great choice when you want short, easy lines that everyone can clap and repeat while doing simple bhangra steps.
All, all!
Tode upper todo!
Tode opper saag!
Saag vich mirch!
Chilli vich masala!
Bhangra paave jhala!
Dhol vajda zor naal!
Dance very noisy Naal!
“Til Cholliye Ni” is another beloved Lohri folk song that celebrates the sweetness of traditional winter delicacies like til (sesame), jaggery and other festive treats. It is often associated with the joy of sharing sweets and, in some versions, with blessings for children and prosperity in the family.
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Rewri, gajak, moongfali khaaiye ni
Lohri is coming, saal nava hoya
How many miles have we sat here since?
The child keeps the hand of the head.
Rab ton khushiyaan saari mangaaiye ni
Naach giddha, bhangra paaiye ni
Lohri 2026 hansi vich manaaiye ni
Lohri 2026 is the perfect time to not just watch others sing, but to lead a boli yourself—so save these Punjabi boliyan in roman script, share them in your family or office group, and let every “Sundar Mundariye” and “Til Cholliye Ni” turn your Lohri night into a warm, musical memory.
