Lohri Puja

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?

  1. Bonfire Preparation
    A community or family bonfire is prepared and lit in the evening.
  2. Offerings
    Til (sesame), jaggery, and popcorn are offered into the fire with prayers of gratitude.
  3. 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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