How to celebrate Lohri 2025

Lohri 2025: 5 unique ideas to celebrate Lohri at home

This Lohri, turn your home into a festive haven with these creative and heartfelt celebration ideas!

by · India Today

In Short

  • Celebrate Lohri with a backyard bonfire
  • Cook traditional Lohri delicacies together
  • Dance to Punjabi folk music at home

Celebrating Lohri at home allows you to create a warm and intimate atmosphere while keeping traditions alive. It’s an opportunity to bond with your family, honour the festival’s cultural roots, and express gratitude for life’s blessings.

Lohri 2025 can be just as festive and memorable, even if celebrated at home. With these creative ideas, you can embrace the spirit of the harvest festival while making it a joyful experience for everyone around you.

HERE ARE 5 UNIQUE IDEAS TO CELEBRATE LOHRI AT HOME:

Host a traditional bonfire night
Bring the essence of Lohri to your home by lighting a small bonfire in your backyard or terrace. Gather your family around, sing traditional Punjabi folk songs, and toss sesame seeds, popcorn, and jaggery into the flames as an offering. Share stories of Lohri’s significance while enjoying the warmth of the fire.

Prepare a festive feast
Lohri celebrations are incomplete without a lavish spread of traditional delicacies. Cook classic dishes like sarson ka saag, makki ki roti, gajak, til ladoos, and rewari. Involve your family in the cooking process to make it a collaborative and joyous activity.

Dance to the beats of the dhol
Turn your living room into a dance floor! Play Punjabi folk music and dance to the beats of the dhol with your loved ones. Don traditional attire to elevate the festive vibe and capture fun moments to cherish forever.

Organise Lohri games and activities
Add an element of fun by organising games like antakshari with Lohri-themed songs or a quiz about the festival’s history. For kids, you can plan activities like making popcorn garlands or drawing Lohri-inspired rangoli designs.

Share the joy with virtual celebrations
If your loved ones can’t join you in person, connect with them virtually. Arrange a video call to sing, dance, and exchange warm Lohri wishes. Send them festive hampers with traditional sweets and snacks to make them feel a part of your celebrations.