Bonfire Ritual Background
January 13 • Evening

The Essential Guide

Lohri is a festive occasion that honors the themes of warmth, abundance, and togetherness. Utilize this handy checklist to guide you through all the necessary steps for a memorable celebration, from getting ready to

Celebrate with Purpose

This guide walks you through each part of the evening, ensuring you uphold customs while embracing the essence of thankfulness and unity.

Prepare

Gather items like Til, Gur, and wood before sunset.

Offer

Perform Agni Arpan and Parikrama with devotion.

Celebrate

Sing songs, share Prasad, and enjoy the feast.

Interactive Tracker

Ritual Checklist

Mark off each step as you complete it.

1. Before Evening (Preparation)

2. The Fire Ritual (Evening)

Bonfire & Offerings

Parikrama (Circling)

3. Celebration & Sharing

Special Lohri (Newborns/Newlyweds)

The Spirit of Lohri

Gratitude

To nature & harvest

Sharing

Generosity with all

Bonding

Community strength

Renewal

Hope & warmth

"Lohri is about spirit, not perfection—celebrate with joy and togetherness."