Lohri board decoration: Top ideas to add festive spirit to schools

New Delhi: Lohri, a vibrant harvest festival, is celebrated to mark the end of winter and welcome longer and warmer days across North India. It is a festival where people express gratitude to nature for good crops and prosperity, and celebrate it with joy through traditional music, dance, and a sense of unity. In 2026, Lohri will be observed on January 13 when a bonfire will be lit, and the community will gather. Among many aspects, decorating homes and schools are important.

Lohri decorations signify warmth, prosperity, and unity. They enhance the festive spirit among all, particularly the children. Traditional décor elements such as bonfires, diyas, flowers, and harvest produce add meaning to the celebrations, create a joyful ambiance and bring family and friends together. Hence, decorate your Lohri school board with a central bonfire prop, use traditional harvest elements like corn or sugarcane. Read further for more ideas to decorate Lohri board in school.

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1. Bonfire

Create a 3D fire from rolled paper towel tubes for logs and cutouts of red, orange, and yellow paper for flames. Use harvest theme by incorporating real or paper-cut sugarcane sticks, dried corn cobs, and wheat stalks.

2. Colours and fabrics

Go for bright, festive colours like red, orange, yellow, and deep blue. Drape Phulkari-patterned fabric or create patterns with coloured paper.

3. Traditional motifs

Add real marigold garlands or made of paper, traditional clay diyas or lamps, and folk art designs. Include images or cutouts of a traditional dhol or drum, Punjabi folk dancers, kites and festive quotes.

4. Student participation

Include kids in the decoration by making handprint flames or add their drawings or wishes around the bonfire.

5. Information pockets

Create tiny pockets for fun facts about Lohri, riddles, or student poems or stories.

6. Happy Lohri banner

Make a bold, colourful banner using festive fonts, possibly with a sunset or kite background.

7. Music corner

Add a speaker cutout with music notes to suggest Punjabi folk music playing.

1. Board background

For the background, begin with a vibrant base paper or fabric. Use layered, contrasting borders for a dynamic look. Place your 3D bonfire prominently.

2. Add details

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Surround the fire with harvest items, decorations, and cultural elements. Finish with a clear, festive title like Happy Lohri! or Celebrating Lohri.

Lohri celebrations feel more special with thoughtful Lohri decoration. These Lohri board decoration ideas are easy to follow and budget-friendly. With traditional elements, warm lighting, and a little creativity, your decoration for Lohri can truly reflect the joy and warmth of the festival.