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Diwali is not simply an occasion where it all ends with the worshipping of the deity or with fireworks, it can be called a festival that brings life to millions who eagerly wait for this one day of merrymaking. Households gear up to buy the best decorations and products that promise to make the festival a memorable one.
Like any Indian festival, Diwali has one thing in common, good food and art works. In fact, it is either the junior member of the family or the senior who decides how one is going to decorate the house during the festival of lights and hopes. From rangoli to candles, there are so many areas where one needs to think about and choose the best one to suit their tastes. These days there is nearly everything present in the market and one needs to choose the best products. To begin the list, rangoli holds the most important position as Diwali without rangoli is incomplete like Durga Puja without pandals.
Various colours are used to prepare a rangoli and it is the eldest member of the family who usually decorates it with the aid of juniors. But things have changed, and in this age of fast-paced life, readymade prepared rangoli patterns are available in the market. One needs to select one and just stick it in front of doorsteps. If you are thinking about the cost, then it starts from Rs 10 only. Depending on the variety of decorations, the price of rangoli increases and you can even buy a readymade rangoli by paying Rs. 35 to Rs 50. However, if you are still planning to stick to the age-old rangoli patterns, then you can grab most appealing colours from the market and sit to plan your own design on the last Sunday evening before Diwali. Still, if you are unable to figure out a pattern, then you do not have to worry as the age of technology has given you enough power to get readymade patterns form the Internet. There are several sites that will show you the best patterns and even the methods of preparing it. You need to patiently choose and then make the rangoli accordingly on the festival day. Next to rangoli, candles take the most important position in your buying list. Perhaps with the availability of so many beautiful designs, one has to choose the most gorgeous patterns and shapes. From glittering red candles to decorated floral petal ones, there are many options available for you to pick. The acrylic floral candles are perhaps the best pick that you can choose this Diwali, and a set of it will cost you nearly Rs 599. Same goes with flower petal patterned metallic blue candles and designer metal diyas. The trend of decorating with perfumed candles and cylindrical ones are also quite in fashion now. But if you want to gift something really different to your beloved this year, then you can choose a set of bright red coloured heart candle set or gel candles that will make your evening her more special. The next thing you need to make sure to buy this year is a bunch of LED lights that have nearly swamped the markets this year. Gone are the days of small sparkling chains that used to be hung around our houses. Now the LED chains are totally in fashion and the sparkling colours will make your house look absolutely bright this Diwali. Moreover, a chain of LED lights will cost you Rs 170, making it equally affordable and attractive. Festivities are all about greetings and sharing good wishes and cards are the most preferred way. This season card makers have brought some beautiful looking cards, especially for Diwali. From Rs 35 onwards, the beautiful cards will not only help you express your thoughts but at the same time decorate the house of your friend who can easily hang it on their walls for the next one year. But if you have a long list of friends, then Archies have special Diwali card packs that range between Rs 240 and Rs 350. The packs include 10 to 20 cards. Besides cards, you can also gift your friends and relatives small wax Ganesh and Lakshmi idols that will cost you nearly Rs 130 per set. You can also gift chocolates this season. — IBNS
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As India gets ready to celebrate the festival of lights, the market is flooded with the latest Diwali artworks that you can choose to make this festive season a special one, reports
Supriyo Hazra
The annual festival marks
the worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Ganesh and thus brings in happiness
and prosperity in home.
It is believed that on
this date, Goddess Lakshmi visits that household which is nicely
decorated. Rangoli is created at the doorsteps to welcome every visitor,
including the deity.