Lohri gifts

Lohri Gifts and Hampers: Traditional Gifts for Family, Baby’s First Lohri and Friends

AT A GLANCE • DIRECT ANSWER

Lohri is about the bonfire, family and new beginnings, so the best gifts are warm, traditional and for the home. Pair the usual rewri, gajak and peanuts with something that lasts: a brass dhuni, havan cups or a herbal incense set. For a baby’s or a newly married couple’s first Lohri, a kansa thali set is a gift the family keeps. Ordering Lohri hampers in bulk? Build a quote below.

4 min read By Moksae
6-Piece Kansa Ayurvedic Thali 11.5" (कांसे का डिनर सेट)
01 · Moksae guide

Why brass suits a winter festival

Lohri gathers the family around a fire, and brass is the metal of the Indian hearth. A brass dhuni with resin carries that warmth indoors after the bonfire, and for a baby’s first Lohri a kansa piece is a traditional keepsake. If you are buying metal, buy solid: cheap look-alikes are often scrap alloy, and some have been found to leach lead (Weidenhamer et al.).

Handcrafted brass dhuni styled on a wooden console

Brass and resin: the warmth of the Lohri fire, for the home.

02 · Comparison

Lohri gifts by who you’re giving to

Method Comparison
ForGiftAdd
Baby’s first LohriKansa thali set A card with the baby’s name
Newlyweds’ first LohriKansa thali set or copper bottle set Blessings for the couple
Parents and in-lawsBrass dhuni Rewri and gajak
Friends and colleaguesFestive box or incense set Peanuts and popcorn
Guests at your LohriHavan cups A thank-you tag
03 · Moksae guide

Building a Lohri hamper

A classic Lohri hamper has rewri, gajak, peanuts, popcorn and til sweets. Add one lasting piece so it isn’t gone in a day: havan cups or a herbal incense set for a modest hamper, a brass dhuni for parents, or a kansa thali set when it’s a first Lohri. Keep the hamper warm in colour and simple in packing.

04 · Gift enclosure

Lohri wishes for the card

  • Happy Lohri! May the bonfire bring warmth, joy and plenty to your home.

  • Wishing our little one a very happy first Lohri, with all our love.

  • Lohri di lakh lakh vadhaiyan! Warm wishes to the whole family.

05 · Quick answer

What is Lohri?

Lohri is a Punjabi winter festival celebrated in mid-January, the night before Makar Sankranti, with a bonfire, songs and offerings of rewri, gajak, peanuts and popcorn. It is especially celebrated for a baby’s or a newly married couple’s first Lohri, when families give gifts to the child or couple.

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Top pick6-Piece Kansa Ayurvedic Thali 11.5" (कांसे का डिनर सेट) · Rs. 6,490
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Price list (live prices, per piece)

GiftPrice each× 10× 25× 50
Handcrafted Brass Dhuni with HandleRs. 990Rs. 9,900Rs. 24,750Rs. 49,500
Moksae Festival Gift Combo — Herbal Incense & Sambrani SetRs. 695Rs. 6,950Rs. 17,375Rs. 34,750
Sandalwood, Lemongrass & Patchouli Bambooless Incense | The Full Day SetRs. 595Rs. 5,950Rs. 14,875Rs. 29,750
Lemongrass & Sandalwood Bambooless Incense | The Work Day SetRs. 495Rs. 4,950Rs. 12,375Rs. 24,750
Sandalwood & Lavender Bambooless Incense | The Slow Down SetRs. 495Rs. 4,950Rs. 12,375Rs. 24,750
Pure Oud Sambrani Havan Cups | Kashi RitualRs. 265Rs. 2,650Rs. 6,625Rs. 13,250
6-Piece Kansa Ayurvedic Thali 11.5" (कांसे का डिनर सेट)Rs. 6,490Rs. 64,900Rs. 162,250Rs. 324,500

Totals are at our regular prices. For 10 or more pieces, message us on WhatsApp: we confirm availability, any bulk pricing, packing and delivery dates for your order.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Frequently asked questions

What is a good gift for a baby’s first Lohri?

Something the family keeps: a kansa thali set is a traditional, lasting choice, alongside the usual sweets.

What do you put in a Lohri hamper?

Rewri, gajak, peanuts, popcorn and til sweets, plus one lasting gift such as havan cups, herbal incense or a brass dhuni.

Do you make Lohri gifts in bulk?

Yes. Build your list in the quote builder and send it on WhatsApp; we confirm availability and dates.

What gifts are given on Lohri?

Traditionally rewri, gajak, peanuts and popcorn, often with clothes or a lasting gift for the home for a first Lohri.

What is a good Lohri gift for newlyweds?

A kansa thali set or a copper bottle and glass set for their home.

What is a good Lohri return gift?

Kashi havan cups or a herbal incense set: small, useful and in keeping with the festival.

RESEARCH & CITATIONS

Sources & References

  1. Wikipedia, "Lohri" (Punjabi winter festival marked with a bonfire, mid-January)
  2. Weidenhamer J.D. et al. (2017), "Metal exposures from aluminum cookware: an unrecognized public health risk in developing countries", Science of the Total Environment