Diwali 2020: This year, Diwali will be celebrated on November 14. There are some traditions and rituals that take place during Diwali, communities in India are lit up with shimmering lights and bright colours using string lights, candles, oil lamps, crafts and, of course, Rangoli; colourful floor designs made of flower petals, rice or sand. The home truly sparkles too, with living spaces decorated with lights and small oil lamps (known as diya). Fireworks are also an essential part of the occasion, and again, lights and oil lamps are lit on the streets.
Meanwhile, people visit their relatives and have feasts, with an array of sweet treats and savoury snacks on offer. This year, however, in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and various lockdown restrictions, celebrations will likely be smaller, within social bubbles, or virtually.
If you want to decorate your own home for the annual autumn Diwali festival, here are some of the best Diwali home decoration and craft ideas, ranging from rangoli designs to homemade lights.
The five-day festival is as follows:
1. Dhanteras (Day of fortune)
2. Naraka Chaturdashi (Day of knowledge)
3. Diwali (Day of light)
4. Annakut (New Year)
5. Bhai Duj (Day of love between siblings)
Diwali 2020: This festive season, surprise your loved ones with these unique 5 gifts
