Diwali is a five-day festival of lights, which starts from Dhanteras and ends on Bhai Dooj. The five-day festival of Diwali is near. In such a situation, there is less time left for the preparations of the festival. The festival of Diwali has special significance in Hinduism. People are also very excited about this festival. In such a situation, some special preparations should be made in advance to celebrate the festival with pomp.

When is the festival of Diwali starting

The festival of Diwali is starting from 29 October. Dhanteras is being celebrated on 29 October. The next day i.e. on 30 October, Narak Chaturdashi i.e. Chhoti Diwali will be celebrated. At the same time, there is some confusion about the date of Diwali this year.

Due to the Amavasya date of Kartik month falling on two days, some people are celebrating Diwali on 31 October, while some people will celebrate Diwali on 01 November. Govardhan Puja is being celebrated on 2 November and Bhai Dooj on 3 November.

In such a situation, preparations have to be made for the five-day festival of lights according to each day. If you do not want to run around and work hard for every day's preparations, then make a list of preparations so that every important work related to the festival can be completed systematically in less time and the festival can be enjoyed with peace.

Make these preparations before Diwali.
Cleaning
In most Indian homes, cleaning, painting, and repair work is done in every corner of the house before the festival. You should also start preparations for the festival from this. If you have to get the house painted or any repair work done, then prepare for it in advance. Apart from this, start cleaning the house as well. Clean the rooms, cupboards, kitchen, etc. Apart from this, if you want to make changes in the interior, then decide in advance what changes are to be made, and what items are needed for that. Make a list on this basis and collect or shop for items. Get junk or damaged electronic items repaired or throw them out of the house so that the house looks spacious and is ready for Laxmi Puja.

Decoration and lighting

Deepawali is the festival of lights. In such a situation, houses are decorated with electronic lights and diyas. Even though you have a lot of time to decorate the lights, buy the lights that you want to use for decoration. Buy lights in advance so that you do not have to get stuck in the crowd in the market during Diwali. If you already have lights, check whether they are working properly or have gone bad. Collect suitable items for home decoration so that you can avoid spending too much time on decoration on the occasion of Diwali.

Preparation of festive dishes
The preparation for festivals in India is reflected in the aroma coming from the kitchens. At every festival, some special traditional dishes and delicious dishes are cooked and served. In such a situation, the workload in the kitchen increases even on the five-day festival of lights. Prepare a list of what to cook from breakfast to lunch and dinner on the occasion of Dhanteras, Narak Chaturdashi, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj. If everything is decided in advance, time will be saved and the workload will not increase at that time.

List of essential items for the festival

Make a list of things needed for the decoration of the house. Buying any metal on Dhanteras is considered auspicious, so decide what you have to buy on that day. Prepare a list of items needed for the Lakshmi Puja, including the idol of God. Apart from this, make a list of the essential kitchen items needed for the dishes decided for five days. If you have to give gifts on the occasion of Diwali or Bhai Dooj, then decide that. Based on all this, buy the items that are necessary according to the prepared list in advance. Everything except fruits and vegetables for the kitchen can be bought in advance.

Shopping for clothes
Many family members wear new clothes at Indian festivals. So, shop for clothes in advance so that your budget is not spoiled and everyone's clothes are ready at the time of the festival. This will save you time and you will be saved from buying expensive items.

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