Diwali 2024 planning

It’s nearly time for Diwali and since I didn’t celebrate last year, I want to go a bit bigger this year! So here are a few ideas I have!

Main concept

Since most of my friends will be busy with their family on Diwali, I am going to invite folks over for dinner on 31 October and then just ask them to stop by whenever they want for tea and dessert on 2nd November!

Todo list

Menu

• Snacks

  • Chatpatta trail mix

  • Bhel puri

  • Rose youghurt cake financiers

• Aloo sandwich

• Limoo pani with dehydrated limes

• Chai

• Kashmiri chai cake

Stationery

• Invite

• Menu

Decor

• Cut out diya from card stock for front and back of main door

• Origami diya strands for Island + String lights?

• String lights for windows in living room

• “HAPPY DIWALI!” Sign for above dining table

• Red and yellow flowers in clear tall vase

• Red and yellow flowers in opaque small shallow vase (e.g.)

• Lotus diya set (e.g.)

• Cake stand with glass dome

• Scented candles around the house