Lohri, the Punjabi festival of warmth and new beginnings, will be celebrated in Mumbai with a community sing-along featuring traditional songs, bonfires, and festive rituals
Lohri is a time to celebrate harvest, new beginnings, and the end of winter. representation pics/istock
Lohri, the Punjabi winter festival, marks the end of the coldest days and the return of warmth. Traditionally celebrated around a bonfire, families offer sesame seeds, jaggery, peanuts, and popcorn as symbols of gratitude and abundance. “Sundar Mundriye Hoye!” — The call that opens every Lohri sing-along — echoes across Punjab as people welcome the transition from Poh to Magh, a season of new beginnings.
(From left) Sadanand Mulik, Radhika Sood Nayak, and Amin Hasan Khan
Radhika Sood Nayak, a Punjab-born Mumbai resident, along with the Myna Academy of Performing Arts, is hosting Ral Gavaan (singing together), a community sing-along, to celebrate Lohri. The programme revives classic songs such as Sundar Mundariye, Lohri ke Tappe, Hulle Ni Maaye Hulle for new brides, and Til Chauliye Ni to welcome newborns.
People gather around a bonfire for Lohri
Nayak explains, “All lyrics will be displayed in Devanagari script on a projector, inviting everyone — children, elders, first-time singers, and seasoned voices — to join in.” Accompanied by Amin Hasan Khan on mandolin and tumbi and Sadanand Mulik on dholak, the evening recreates the warmth of a shared Punjabi courtyard.
Amin Hasan Khan on the mandolin. Pics courtesy/Radhika Sood Nayak
ON 11 January, 11 am
AT Myna Academy of Performing Arts, 9th floor, Embassy Chambers, Ram Krishna Nagar, Khar West.
CALL 7977011717
ENTRY Rs 750
Lohri da Swaad
For a culinary celebration, The Quorum presents Lohri da Swaad, offering Punjabi-fusion delights. Highlights include soups such as Sarson Shorba on NH44 and Kolhapuri Chicken Saar on NH48, fresh salads, and mains like Sardo da Saag with Jowar Bhakri, Chole Pithla, and Punjabi Murgh Saagwala. Desserts like Gur Til Panna Cotta, Puran Poli Crème Brûlée, and Malai Rabdi with Strawberry Relish are also on the menu.
ON 11 January, 12.30 pm
AT The Quorum Mumbai, 8th Floor, One World Center, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel.
CALL 7208898778
ENTRY Rs 1500
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