With friends and family tossing popcorn and revari into the Lohri bonfire , with sounds of Sundar Mundariye filling the air – the harvest festival is all about cherishing togetherness and celebrating new beginnings. It is all the more special for newlyweds and families with a newborn. So, if you are celebrating pehli Lohri and want to make the festivities a lasting memory, opt for a folk-inspired party favour to give to your guests.

Gift sustainably

• Go the DIY way, take a wooden tray and add a jute or a fabric with phulkari motifs or gota patti work as the base
• Opt for a ceramic barni and fill it with peanuts and revari. You can also fill them in brightly coloured potlis
• Source wheat stalks to decorate your hamper
• Add a Lohri-themed candle or mithai-shaped candle
• Create mini kite fridge magnets, made using coloured yarn, decorated with gota flowers
• Upcycle paper cups to make a miniature dhol, which can double up as decor
• Jars of popcorn kernels with seasoning pouches can be an interesting addition

"Lohri gheebatti candle, made of soywax and fallen branches, symbolises tradition and sustainability. Party favours can include handcrafted dhols, grass baskets that celebrate Punjab’s rich culture with a touch of sustainability," says, Tanika Bansal, creative director of Terra Co India, an eco-friendly gifting solutions brand. Anjali Mittal, who has crafted Lohri candles, says, "We crafted elements like wooden logs, mufali, and laddoos—iconic Lohri snacks and sweets—entirely from wax, ensuring a realistic yet safe design. All components are made from 100% soy wax to prioritise safety and sustainability. The candle is infused with the fragrance of sandalwood, chosen to evoke ethnic and festive vibes. This has been the most preferred fragrance among our customers, though we’ve also received requests for a Jasmine variation."


‘Incorporate bonfire-themed cupcakes with Lohri classics’
A Lohri celebration is incomplete without dry-fruit and ghee-laden panjiri or pinnis, til laddoos or classics like moongfali or revari. To give your festive hamper a contemporary twist, add bonfire-themed cupcakes decorated with edible flames and logs, or gur and sesame-flavoured macarons. "There’s a growing trend for customised cupcakes, say with bonfire-shaped frosting, and cakes to mark the occasion. For Lohri, one can incorporate themed pastries and desserts alongside the traditional treats," says Tanvi Khera, a baker.