Lohri

The rite

Lohri marks the winter turn with bonfire offerings of til, gud, and popcorn, often tied to a new bride or newborn in the family. Pandit Mrityunjay Sharma guides the North Indian prayers and circumambulation at your Bengaluru home or society lawn when fire is permitted, with clear safety notes for flats.

Before the visit, clear a clean floor or table space, stack samagri from the WhatsApp list in one place, and keep drinking water ready for elders. Share gate code, parking notes, and society rules when you message so setup is calm across Bengaluru traffic.

Time at the house: 1–2 hours

Pandit Mrityunjay Sharma does this at the house in Bengaluru. The fee is not printed on this page. It is sent on WhatsApp with the material list.

Why families book it

Society lawns in Whitefield and Sarjapur often need a short slot; the pandit helps keep the vidhi compact.

It is seasonal celebration and prayer, not insurance against crop or health troubles.

Elders and children may sit nearby; the pandit pauses for brief Hindi notes so guests know when to offer flowers, ghee, or responses during mantras.

Share gotra, names, and your Bengaluru locality on WhatsApp so travel and samagri are confirmed before the day. The appointment form opens WhatsApp only; this page does not store your message.

When families ask

• On Lohri evening, 13 January, when your society allows a small fire
• When a bride’s first Lohri is celebrated in the sasural
• When a newborn’s first Lohri is marked with family song
• When you cannot reach Punjab but want the same mantras at home
• When you want the rite completed in one calm sitting without rushing the final arati and prasad

Short vidhi

1. Ganesh and sankalp near the bonfire
2. Offering til, gud, and popcorn into the fire
3. Circumambulation with family songs
4. Prayer for Agni and seasonal gratitude
5. Prasad of rewri and peanuts shared with neighbours
6. Blessing for bride or child if applicable

The pandit confirms the order on WhatsApp before the visit.

Samagri

• Dry wood or society-approved fire pit
• Til, gud, popcorn, and rewri
• Wool thread or small gifts for bride custom
• Diya and incense away from wind
• Bucket of water or sand for safety
• Blankets for elders near the lawn

The exact list for your day is sent on WhatsApp. This page does not sell a kit and does not say materials are included in a fee.

Questions

Flat with no bonfire?

Small havan kund on terrace or symbolic lamp puja indoors.

Society permission?

Book the lawn slot first; tell pandit the start time.

Punjabi songs required?

Family songs are welcome; mantras follow North Indian order.

Kids around fire?

Keep a safe circle; pandit pauses if wind rises.

Combine with Makar Sankranti?

Possible on adjacent days; schedule both on WhatsApp.

Materials included in fee?

No. List is on WhatsApp; you buy til and sweets locally.