Festivals
Festival guides for Indian homes: gifts, puja items, decoration, outfits and food for Diwali, Karwa Chauth, Dhanteras, Bhai Dooj, Navratri and Chhath.
Chhath puja samagri list: the complete checklist
Chhath puja 2026 samagri list for all four days: soop, fruit, thekua ingredients and puja basics, with what to buy early and what to buy fresh.
Diwali cleaning checklist: a room-by-room plan for your home
A three-week Diwali cleaning plan for Indian homes: puja room, kitchen, fans, jaali, wardrobes, bathrooms and balcony, with a dated timeline for 2026.
Diwali decoration ideas for home: looks that work, and what to buy
Traditional, minimal, rental-friendly, balcony and entrance looks for Diwali 2026, with what to buy for each and how to decorate safely.
Diwali puja samagri list: the complete checklist
Everything for the Lakshmi puja at home: the traditional samagri list, thali basics, optional extras, what to buy and when, and a simple setup guide.
Diwali 2026: the five days, from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj
Diwali 2026 runs from Dhanteras on 6 November to Bhai Dooj on 11 November, with three days where calendars disagree. Dates, meaning and how to plan.
Dhanteras 2026: date, what to buy and what to skip
Dhanteras 2026 is on Friday 6 November. What families traditionally buy, budget-friendly alternatives to gold, and what many skip, plus gold and silver checks.
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Karwa Chauth makeup look: step by step, with what to use
A Karwa Chauth makeup look that lasts a full fast: skin prep, a light base, eyes, cheeks and lips for every skin tone, plus a moonrise touch-up kit.
Karwa Chauth sargi items list: the complete checklist
Sargi is the pre-dawn meal before the Karwa Chauth fast. Here is the full item checklist, a sample plate and what to go easy on.
Karwa Chauth 2026: date, puja vidhi and fasting rules explained
Karwa Chauth 2026 is on Thursday 29 October in most calendars. Here are the fasting rules, the puja thali, the vidhi step by step and regional differences.
Dussehra 2026: date, puja vidhi and how to celebrate at home
Dussehra 2026 is on Tuesday 20 October. Here is what it celebrates, a simple home puja vidhi, a samagri checklist and ideas to celebrate with family.
Garba and dandiya outfit ideas for women: what to wear and how to stay comfortable
Garba and dandiya outfit ideas for women: chaniya choli and other styles, fabrics, jewellery and the comfort fixes that make dancing for hours easy.
Navratri vrat food list: what you can eat, and a 9-day fasting meal plan
What to eat in a Navratri fast: kuttu, singhara, samak, sabudana, fruit and dairy, what to avoid, a pantry list and a simple nine-day meal plan for 2026.
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