From feasting to fireworks, Diwali is a time to celebrate

Diwali is the five-day "festival of lights" celebrated all across the world during the Hindu calendar month of Kartik.

Today, the gathering brings people together in many different ways – from feasting to fireworks and family meals, to mass events, concerts and parties.

Join the celebrations and jazz up your home this Diwali to create a festive environment for all.

Food, glorious food

Shopping, cooking and eating together is one of the most common ways to celebrate Diwali among family and friends.

A variety of sweet and savoury Indian delicacies are made and shared between families in their homes, as well as with neighbours and friends within local communities.

Offering food to those less fortunate is also a traditional custom, not to mention an act of kindness.

A time for giving

Exchanging gifts between loved ones is an important part of Diwali celebrations.

Everything from sweets, new clothes, jewellery, and even firecrackers are just a handful of the popular options. But really, anything goes.

Giving to people in need, donating to charity and offering food to the hungry, is also common during Diwali.

Goodness Foods has a great range of sweets, treats and local delicacies, all beautifully boxed for the holidays.

Light it up

Lights and diyas (lamps) are also lit throughout the streets and in houses to celebrate Diwali.

Visit your nearest Choithrams store, or click on the products below and have everything you need to light up your home, delivered direct to your door.

It's festive season, which means it's time to shine. Candles are a great way to set the mood, whether in the home, out in the garden or around the swimming pool.

We love the Samar floating candles, in a multitude of great colours, to jazz up the atmosphere poolside.

The most important part of Diwali, for the majority, is spending time with each other. People often visit their relatives during the holidays to celebrate the season with their loved ones.

Diwali 2022 is on Monday, October 24, but the five-day festival will be celebrated from October 22-26.

Choithrams wishes you a blessed Diwali.