With one of the biggest festive periods upon us, sellers around the country have geared up with special offerings to brighten your Diwali celebrations. From mithai and sparkling lights to kurtas and diyas, shopping for every little thing can become hectic alongside welcoming guests and traveling to meet friends and family. To help you beat the crowds at local markets and shop from a readymade selection, we've curated a special list of products so that you can spend more time relaxing and entertaining. Amazon India's Great Indian Festival is in full swing to delight you with exciting deals that will help you shop without inhibitions and loads of savings.
1. Continuing Dhanteras traditions by shopping gold and silver ornaments
Two days prior to Diwali, the festival of Dhanteras is celebrated to please the goddess Lakshmi. It is an age-old tradition in India to buy gold or silver items as a mark of abundance and prosperity and is believed to bring good luck to your household. Check out these gold coins to stock up your collection of precious coins. If you are fond of jewellery, don't miss out on enchanting gold pendants to glam up your festive look this Diwali.
Shop now: Goddess Lakshmi 1 gm Yellow Gold Coin (Rs 5,900)
If you are fond of jewelry, then do not miss out on this enchanting gold pendant to glam up your festive look this Diwali. Killing both objectives with a single shop.
Shop now: Senco Gold 22k (916) Yellow Gold Pendant for Women (Rs. 6,150)
2. Upgrade your home with new appliances
From bhajans to your favourite party songs, the Echo Dot can be the perfect smart tech to bring home this Diwali. Just say, “Alexa, start Diwali Pooja” or “Alexa, play Diwali party hits!” and enjoy the festivities with your loved ones.
Shop now: Echo Dot (4th Gen) with Alexa (Rs 2,499)
3. Decorate your home with lights and rangoli
Shop now: Ascension Multicolor Rangoli Making Kit (Rs 274)
Diyas and candles are a big part of Diwali. In fact, the festival is incomplete without traditional oil or wax lamps, a reminder of perseverance of light over darkness. People light up every corner of their home with clay diyas and decorate their facades with wax candles. This year, bring a splash of colour to you diyas with this vibrant collection of earthen wax filled pots.
Shop now: IndianEcraft Mitti Matki Diyas - Set of 15 (Rs 389)
Another way to light up every corner of your home is through fairy lights. Adorn your home with warm bright lights or every colour.
Shop now: Fairy String Lights - Warm White (Rs 949)
Shop now: DesiDiya Hanging Diyas - Pack of 12 (Rs 599)
The act of making rangoli is believed to be an invitation to bring in happiness and prosperity on Diwali. Stock up on your art essentials with this rangoli making kit, packed with multiple colours, tools, and accessories.
4. Ethnic wardrobe picks to make a statement
With a new year of festivities comes a new wardrobe. Get dressed to the nines this Diwali in vibrant sparkling apparel. Give in to your fashion wishes and upgrade your ethnic wardrobe.
Shop now: Rudraprayag Anarkali Suit (Rs 2,249)
Shop now: Koshin Men's Kurta Pyjama Set (Rs 949)
5. Diwali puja must-haves
The most special part of Diwali is the puja. Sitting together with your family and loved ones to celebrate deities is a ritual performed by most Indian families. Get these puja essentials and make your festive season extra special this time.
Shop now: Golden Lakshmi Ganpati Murti (Rs 950)
Shop now: Handcrafted Brass Puja Thali (Rs 1,049)
6. Classic Diwali gift
Any festival is incomplete without sweets and gifts. Diwali is a time for people to exchange dry fruits and traditional Indian desserts. Make the festive season memorable for your loved ones with these Diwali gift hampers.
Shop now: Anand Assorted Diwali Gift Box (Rs 499)
Shop now: Diwali Dry Fruit Tarts Hamper (Rs 1,199)
7. Don’t forget the kids
Fun learning activities make for the perfect gift for kids. This festive season, educate them about the festival and its significance with this DIY craft kit depicting the epic Ram Katha.
Shop now: Kidsy Winsy Diwali DIY Craft Kit - Ram Katha (Rs 499)
Give the gift of fashion to your little ones and dress them up in the best of ethnic clothes. Let the kids join the festivities in bright colours!
Shop now: Shoryam Fashion Taffeta Silk Lehenga Choli (Rs 649)
Shop now: Vesham Cotton Silk Kurta Pajama Set (Rs 386)