Diwali Plan Builder

A celebration plan shaped around what matters to you.

Four short steps create a practical timeline, menu direction, shopping list, gathering flow, and safety reminders. No account is required.

Hands arranging a warm, practical household planning table — Your context becomes the plan.

Before you begin

This planner organizes your choices. It does not decide religious practice or calculate puja timings. Family and local community guidance comes first.

1Your path

2Celebration shape

3Priorities

4Practical needs

Which path is closest to yours?

These are planning paths, not complete definitions of a faith, region, or family.

My family or community leadsStart with what your people already practice.Hindu traditions: North or WestA broad path that may include Lakshmi Puja, diyas, new beginnings, or family gatherings.Hindu traditions: SouthA Deepavali path that may center an early-morning observance and Naraka Chaturdashi.Hindu traditions: EastA path that may connect Diwali night with Kali Puja or other regional observances.Jain DiwaliCenter Mahavira’s nirvana, knowledge, reflection, prayer, or community practice.Bandi Chhor DivasCenter freedom, service, sangat, and the story of Guru Hargobind Sahib.Tihar, Swanti, or Newar traditionsA related Nepal tradition with its own sequence, relationships, and New Year observances.Mixed or interfaith householdChoose a few anchors and explain what each one means in your home.Still exploringLearn first, then build a modest celebration around welcome, light, food, and connection.