Mumbai’s Largest Public Lohri Celebration Marks 24 Years of Cultural Legacy at 4 Bungalows!

The vibrant spirit of Punjab lit up the heart of Mumbai as Gurudwara 4 Bungalows, Andheri, hosted the 24th consecutive year of its grand Lohri celebrations, reaffirming its status as Mumbai’s largest public Lohri event. Over 2,000 people from diverse communities gathered to celebrate the festival with devotion, joy, and cultural pride.

What began in 2002 as a modest community initiative was envisioned by Late S. Sardar Singh Suri Ji, the then President of Gurudwara 4 Bungalows. His aim was to create a “home away from home” for the Punjabi community in Mumbai – where families could gather around the sacred bonfire, celebrate traditions, and pass on cultural values to future generations.

Today, this cherished legacy is being carried forward with dedication by his son, S. Jaspal Singh Suri Ji, the current President of the Gurudwara Sahib. Under his leadership, the celebration has grown in scale while retaining its authentic spiritual and cultural essence.

Over the years, the event has evolved into a landmark cultural gathering, welcoming people from all castes, cultures, and backgrounds. Upholding the Sikh values of equality and seva, prasad was distributed to everyone, including traditional Lohri offerings such as rewari and gajak, along with a community meal of bread pakoda, jalebi, pulao, and doodh.

The celebrations featured a grand traditional Lohri bonfire, vibrant fireworks symbolising prosperity and new beginnings, and energetic bhangra as people danced to Punjabi beats. Renowned performer Juggy Sandhu specially attended the event, adding to the festive fervour. Maninder Singh Suri, son of S. Jaspal Singh Suri Ji, actively managed and coordinated the event arrangements at the Gurudwara.

Speaking about the importance of Lohri, S. Jaspal Singh Suri Ji said,

“Lohri celebrates gratitude, togetherness, and hope. It marks the end of winter and the joy of a new harvest. My father started this initiative to keep our traditions alive in a fast-paced city like Mumbai, and seeing thousands come together today is the true success of that vision.”

As the 24-year milestone was celebrated with warmth and unity, the Lohri at Gurudwara 4 Bungalows once again proved that traditions flourish when nurtured by community spirit – even miles away from their place of origin.

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