Lohri is a beloved Punjabi festival celebrated on the 13th of January each year, marking the end of the winter solstice and the beginning of longer days. Traditionally associated with the harvest of sugarcane and the celebration of weddings and the birth of children, Lohri is observed with bonfires around which families and communities gather to sing, dance bhangra and giddha, offer popcorn and sesame seeds to the fire, and share traditional foods. A Lohri invitation should convey the warmth of the bonfire and the joyful community spirit of the celebration.
Lohri Invitation Wording Templates
Family Lohri bonfire:
Lohri Mubarak! The [Family Name] family invites you to celebrate Lohri around our bonfire. Wednesday, 13 January 2026 from [Time]. [Address / Garden]. Traditional Lohri food: rewari, popcorn, gajak, and peanuts. Bhangra and giddha around the fire. Children welcome. RSVP to [name] at [phone or link] by [date]. Dress warmly - we will be outside!
Community Lohri celebration:
[Organisation / Community Name] invites you to our Lohri Celebration 2026! Wednesday, 13 January 2026 from [Time]. [Venue / Outdoor Space, Address]. A traditional Lohri bonfire, bhangra performances, live dhol, traditional food stalls, and a warm community atmosphere. All ages welcome. Free entry. Lohri Mubarak!
First Lohri for a newborn or new bride:
Lohri Mubarak! We joyfully invite you to celebrate the first Lohri of [Baby Name / Bride Name] with us. Wednesday, 13 January 2026 at [Time]. [Address]. A special bonfire ceremony, traditional sweets, bhangra, and celebrations marking this happy milestone. Please RSVP to [name] by [date]: [phone or link]. We cannot wait to celebrate with you!
First Lohri Celebrations
The first Lohri after a wedding or the birth of a child is considered especially auspicious and is celebrated with particular joy. If your Lohri invitation is for a first Lohri, note this clearly - it signals to guests that the celebration has a special personal significance beyond the regular annual festival, and they will arrive with appropriate gifts and wishes.
Guests attending a first Lohri celebration traditionally bring gifts for the new baby or the new bride. A note in the invitation about the gift tradition (or asking guests not to bring gifts if you prefer) prevents confusion and lets guests prepare appropriately.
Lohri Invitation Design
Lohri invitations feature the bonfire as the central visual element - flames rising against a dark winter sky, surrounded by dancing figures in traditional Punjabi dress. Kites (flown during Lohri in many communities), sugarcane, winter crops, and traditional motifs from Punjabi folk art all work well. The color palette should be warm: deep reds and oranges from the bonfire, gold, and the earthy tones of winter harvest.
According to Britannica's guide to Lohri, the festival has ancient agricultural roots connected to the winter solstice and the first harvest. Acknowledging this heritage in your invitation adds depth to the celebration.
Create your Lohri invitation on Invitofy with warm, festive templates. For related cultural celebration invitations, see our guides on Vaisakhi invitations and Diwali party invitations.
