Decorations
Diyas (small oil lamps) are the defining decoration of Diwali — line windowsills, paths and shelves with them. Add string lights and fairy lights for the glow effect. Marigold garlands and rangoli (intricate floor art made with coloured powders) are traditional and beautiful. Our free Diwali decor signs complete the welcome.
Food
Traditional Diwali food includes mithai (sweets) such as barfi, ladoo and gulab jamun, plus savoury snacks like samosas, chakli and chivda. A Diwali dinner often includes biryani, dal, paneer dishes and naan. The sweet spread is as important as the savoury — Diwali is firmly a celebration of abundance.
Gifts
Boxes of mithai, dried fruit and nut mixes, candles and diyas, and decorated sweet boxes are the most common Diwali gifts. Our free Diwali gift tags make any gift feel personal.
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| Rangoli | Rangoli colour powder set | Rangoli art | Check price → |
| Lights | Diwali fairy lights string | Diwali atmosphere | Check price → |
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