Festivals
Festival guides for Indian homes: gifts, puja items, decoration, outfits and food for Diwali, Karwa Chauth, Dhanteras, Bhai Dooj, Navratri and Chhath.
Indian festival calendar October 2026 to March 2027: dates, what to buy and what to do
Every Indian festival date from October 2026 to March 2027, Navratri to Holi, with what people buy, what to do and which guide to open.
Bhai Dooj gifts to India from abroad: ship-by dates and ideas
Bhai Dooj 2026 is 11 November in India but 10 November in the US, UK and UAE. Ship-by dates, gift ideas by budget and how to do a video-call tilak.
Karwa Chauth abroad: which day to fast and what time the moon rises in your city (2026)
Karwa Chauth 2026 abroad: fast on Wednesday 28 October in the US and Canada, Thursday 29 October in the UAE and Asia-Pacific, with moonrise by city.
Diwali rangoli designs: colours, stencils and what to buy
Diwali rangoli designs for doorways, balconies and small flats: powders, flowers and stickers compared, six easy designs and safe colours.
Diwali lights and diya decoration ideas for balcony, doorway and puja room
Diwali lights decoration for a balcony, doorway and puja room: rental-friendly ideas, LED versus diyas, safety rules and what to buy.
Kanchipuram silk saree price guide and how to spot a fake
What decides a Kanchipuram silk saree price, what each budget tier buys, how zari types differ, what the GI tag and Silk Mark mean, and how to spot a fake.
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Chhath puja saree and outfit guide: colours, fabrics and what suits the ghat
What women wear for Chhath puja: saree colours, practical fabrics, what suits the ghat, budget tiers and the 2026 dates, with respect for family custom.
Diwali makeup look: festive glam in six steps, with a 10-minute version
A Diwali makeup look in six steps, with a 10-minute version, shades for Indian skin tones, product types to buy and a patch-test reminder.
Diwali outfit ideas for women: sarees, suits and lehengas by budget
What to wear for Diwali puja, visiting and the party: saree, suit and lehenga ideas by budget, fabrics for Indian weather and what to check online.
Dhanteras 2026 dos and don'ts: what to do, what to buy and what to skip
What to do and what many families avoid on Dhanteras 2026, what to buy on any budget, and the puja time for your city.
How to open your Karwa Chauth fast: what you need and what to do, step by step
What to keep ready to open the Karwa Chauth fast, the order of the steps, what to eat first, and your city's moonrise time.
What you need for Diwali cleaning: a tick-off supplies list
Everything you need for Diwali cleaning in one tick-off list, room by room, with budget tiers for what to buy first and the safety rules for switchboards and cleaners.
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