Diwali & Deepavali The festival of lights, explained.
420 guides across 21 topics, covering the history and five days of Diwali, Lakshmi Puja, Dhanteras, diyas and rangoli, sweets and recipes, gifts, wishes, travel and celebration ideas.
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History, meaning & core traditions
What Diwali and Deepavali mean, why the festival is celebrated, how the date is set, and the customs most families share.
The five days of Diwali
A day-by-day guide from Dhanteras and Choti Diwali to Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj, with puja, food and gift plans.
Ramayana, Krishna, Kali & mythology
Rama's return to Ayodhya, Krishna and Narakasura, Kali Puja, King Bali, and Diwali in Jain, Sikh and Buddhist traditions.
Lakshmi Puja & home rituals
How to set up and perform Lakshmi Ganesha Puja at home: samagri, thali, diyas, offerings, mantras and common mistakes.
Dhanteras, gold & prosperity
What to buy and avoid on Dhanteras, why gold, silver, utensils and brooms are bought, and Dhanteras puja at home and at work.
Naraka Chaturdashi & Choti Diwali
The day before Diwali: the Narakasura story, the Abhyang Snan oil bath, and how Choti Diwali is kept in different states.
Govardhan Puja, Annakut & Bhai Dooj
The days after Diwali: Govardhan Puja and Annakut, Bali Pratipada, Gujarati New Year, and Bhai Dooj rituals, gifts and wishes.
Regional traditions across India
How Diwali is celebrated state by state, from Deepavali in Tamil Nadu and Kali Puja in Bengal to Gujarat, Goa and Punjab.
Diyas, rangoli & decor
Rangoli designs, diya and lighting ideas, torans, lanterns and room-by-room decoration, including budget and eco-friendly options.
Sweets, snacks & recipes
Recipes for ladoo, barfi, kaju katli, jalebi, chakli and faral, plus Diwali dinner, potluck and food gift ideas.
Gifts & hampers
Gift ideas for family, friends, children, employees and clients, from sweet boxes and hampers to DIY and eco-friendly gifts.
Wishes, quotes & greetings
Wishes in English, Hindi and six regional languages, plus quotes, captions and professional greetings.
Kids, school essays & crafts
Essays, speeches, quizzes, worksheets, printables and easy crafts that help children learn about Diwali.
Eco-friendly & safe Diwali
Firework safety, green crackers, pollution and noise, keeping children and pets safe, and reducing festival waste.
Fashion, jewelry & mehndi
What to wear for Diwali: sarees, lehengas and kurtas, jewelry, makeup, hairstyles and mehndi designs.
Travel & Diwali destinations
Where to experience Diwali, from Deepotsav in Ayodhya and the Varanasi ghats to Jaipur, Udaipur and Amritsar, with itineraries.
Diwali around the world
Diwali in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, the UAE, Singapore, Malaysia and South Africa, and how families celebrate abroad.
Office & business celebrations
Office party plans, workplace decoration and games, client and employee gifts, and Diwali ideas for brands and shops.
Images, wallpapers & social posts
Ideas for Diwali images, wallpapers, greeting cards, family photos, reels and social media posts.
Diwali 2026 city events
Diwali 2026 events in Indian cities from Delhi to Chennai, plus Dubai, London, New York, New Jersey and Toronto.
Questions & comparisons
Short, direct answers to specific Diwali questions, with side-by-side comparisons of related festivals and customs.