Bonfire Ritual Background
January 13 • Evening

The Essential Guide

Celebrate the warmth, harvest, and community of Lohri with this interactive checklist to help you prepare for a meaningful celebration, from start to finish with the final bonfire prayers.

Celebrate with Purpose

This guide details each part of the evening, making sure you respect 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."