How We Celebrate Diwali/Deepawali in India?

Diwali, or Deepavali as it is often abbreviated, is a festival of lights, a time for gift-giving and feasting. In India, it is observed over five days in October or November and honours several different themes, but most importantly, the bond between families and friends as well as with gods and goddesses — especially Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. It is a holiday that is characterized by elaborate rangoli, or pictures of sand and powder made on the floor, fireworks and gifts, prayers, rituals and a whole lot of sweets.

During the first day of the celebration, known as Naraka Chaturdashi, followers clean their homes and use rangoli to decorate the floors in hopes that Lakshmi will find her way inside and bring prosperity into their lives. They also give away food and sweets, particularly to those who live far from them, as a symbol of their love and affection.

On the second day, known as Lakshmi Puja or Padwa, devotees offer worship to the goddess of wealth, and light clay lamps, called diyas, in their homes and on streets, in the hope that Lakshmi will see them and bless them with success and abundance. The day is usually marked by a big meal, and families visit one another.

Amazing Love for Food on Diwali

While many sweets are eaten during Diwali, it is important to also include Savory dishes like samosas (little parcels of pastry filled with vegetables like potato and peas), pakoras (fried vegetable patties) or bhajis (spinach, cabbage, cauliflower, mixed with chickpea flour and spices, then fried). The main dish is usually vegetarian, as most Hindus are, and it might feature idli, a type of rice cake, puri, which is a flatbread fried in ghee, or a combination of eggs, paneer, or other dairy products and vegetables.

As a kid, Hetal Vasavada, who is the author of Milk and Cardamom, would celebrate Diwali with her extended family. “My mom and aunts would prepare loads of savoury dishes, sweets and snacks and we’d all gather at someone’s house,” she says. “It was a very social occasion.” Vasavada says that her favourite sweet is jalebi, which is similar to Gulab jamun but has a crisper shell. “It is very easy to make and makes a great party dessert.”

Send Diwali Gifts Online to Your Loved Ones

The Festival of Lights is all about merriment, food, gifts, crackers and family reunions. This is one of the most important festivals of the year and is celebrated with great enthusiasm all over the country. Diwali symbolizes the victory of good over evil, and light over darkness. People illuminate their homes and offices with lights, candles, lanterns, diyas, and enjoy sweets and snacks on this auspicious occasion. The celebration is complete when you send Diwali Gifts Online to your near and dear ones.

Diwali is one of those festivals that people irrespective of caste, creed and gender look forward to. It is an occasion where they celebrate their togetherness and spread happiness with loved ones. It is also a time of feasting and exchanging gifts. It is also a perfect opportunity to strengthen your bond with those you love.

Mouthwatering Sweets and Gifts for Diwali

With Flora Sensations, you can make your gifts personal by adding special notes and messages to them. This way, your loved ones will know that you have a heart of gold and you care about them. Choose from a variety of e-gifts for Diwali such as a beautiful bouquet of flowers, a tasty cake, chocolate hampers, dry fruits basket, and other thoughtful presents. You can also go for a variety of personalized Diwali gifts such as mugs, cushions, jigsaw puzzles and key chains that will bring a smile to their face when they see them.

For your friends and colleagues, you can send a delicious assortment of mouth-watering Diwali sweets that include Kaju Katli, Motichoor Laddoo, Besan Laddoo, Rasgulla and Kesaria Pedas. You can also give them a box of chocolates from renowned brands such as Cadbury or Lindt. Other edible delights you can get your hands on include Gulab jamuns, Kaju rolls and a thali of Assorted Mithais. If you wish to go for a healthier option, you can also pick from a variety of health and wellness gift items such as a Fruit Juicer, a Water Bottle, or a Healthy Snack Pack.

If you want to play pranks on your friends, you can get them funny gifts for Diwali that will make their day. From a 3D unicorn mug to a Harry Potter Sorting Hat mug, there is a variety of creative funny gifts that you can buy for your friends. You can also purchase useful and handy gifts for your friends such as an anger management cup or a stress sausage.

Some Items Specially for Diwali

You can also opt for spiritual gifts for Diwali that are designed to bring prosperity and success. Guru Kashyap, an expert in Occult Science and True Vastu, suggests various gift options that are sure to please your beloved ones such as a water fountain for peace and bonding, a photo of a mountain for stability, a copper sun for respect and wealth, Navgrah stone trees for harmony and growth, and love birds for romance and luck. Moreover, you can purchase a scented candle or a flower pot to give your close ones an aromatherapy experience that will make them feel loved and cherished. You can also buy a thali of sweets to let your friends and family know that you remember them even when you are not with them on special occasions. This Diwali, surprise your loved ones with special gifts that will help them overcome the obstacles and achieve their dreams in life.

Online Gifts Available for Diwali Occasion

We have come up with a wide range of Gifts Online for Diwali that you can send to your near and dear ones. You can choose from a wide array of gifts of collection like sweet hampers, dry fruits baskets, chocolate bouquets and more. You can also choose from a wide variety of personalised gifts such as photo frames for Diwali, LED cushions, personalized key chains and more. The best part about these personalized gifts is that they can be customized with your loved ones’ messages, pictures and quotes.

Combo Gifts Online for Diwali

We also offer a range of combo gifts that are ideal for various situations. Say for example you are planning to surprise your boss, colleague or your client with a special gift and could not make it to their place because of work commitments. In such cases, we can help you out by delivering a delicious sweet and dry fruit combo gift to them like Kaju Barfi and Ganesha Idol, Laxmi Puja Thali with Assorted Sweets and Cadburys Chocolates, Haldiram Assorted Pedas and Thali or even Kaju Katli & a Box of Ferrero Rocher.

These combo gifts are not only delicious but are also a very thoughtful way of wishing your friends and family on this festive occasion. Apart from this, we have a variety of other Diwali gifts like Pooja Thali Sets, Silver Gifts, Metal Diyas and more. So, go ahead and buy these amazing gifts to make your loved ones’ Diwali special.

Idols for Diwali

You can also pick up a beautiful idol of Goddess Lakshmi along with Lord Ganesha or Saraswati to send to your friends and relatives on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. This is because worshipping these three gods will bring them wealth, prosperity and good luck. These idols are made of terracotta and painted with organic colours that are safe for the environment and health. However, most of the idols available in the market are crafted with Plaster of Paris or plastic and are coloured with chemicals that can cause health problems for your loved ones.

Diwali Gifts for Kids

Diwali is a special occasion for children. So, we have a special section dedicated to the little ones. You can find a number of Diwali gifts for kids like teddy bears, soft toys, colouring kit and more. These gifts will help you in bringing back the lost magic of this festival with your kids and give them the best memories to carry with them for the rest of their lives.

Similarly, you can also find some amazing Diwali gifts for men like pooja thalis, perfume, wallets and cufflinks. This will show your husband, brother, father or son how much you love them and how important they are in your life.