Lohri Puja celebrates the harvest and the passing of winter solstice, marked by a bonfire, folk songs, and offerings, especially cherished in Punjab and North India.
60 min Physical Festival Pujas
Why perform Lohri Puja?
Expresses gratitude for the harvest season
Marks the joyful transition from winter toward longer days
Brings community together around a festive bonfire
When should Lohri Puja be performed?
Observed on Lohri, typically January 13, the evening before Makar Sankranti.
How is Lohri Puja performed?
Bonfire Preparation
A community or family bonfire is prepared and lit in the evening.
Offerings
Til (sesame), jaggery, and popcorn are offered into the fire with prayers of gratitude.
Folk Celebration
Families and communities gather around the fire for folk songs and festivity.
Items needed (Samagri)
Wood for the bonfire
Til, jaggery, popcorn, and peanuts for offering
Traditional sweets for sharing
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lohri a religious or cultural festival?
It's primarily a cultural harvest celebration, especially in Punjab, though it carries devotional elements of gratitude and prayer.
Is Lohri connected to Makar Sankranti?
Yes, Lohri falls the evening before Makar Sankranti and both mark the seasonal harvest and solstice transition together.
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