Diwali preparation checklist
Plan the cleaning, shopping, decorations and safety.
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About this printable
A checklist in five parts: cleaning in the week before, shopping, decorations (lights, toran, rangoli, diyas and flowers), sweets and gifts, and safety around lamps and fireworks. Puja items are left as one line for you to fill in, because they differ between families.
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What’s included
- A week before: Clean and declutter the house, Wash curtains and cushion covers, Plan the guest list, Plan clothes for the family.
- Shopping: Diyas, oil and cotton wicks, Lights and extension cords, Flowers and marigold garlands, Rangoli colours, Sweets and dry fruits, Gifts.
- Decorations: Hang the lights, Put up a toran at the door, Draw a rangoli at the entrance, Set out diyas and candles.
- On the day: Puja items (as per family tradition), Light the diyas in the evening, Share sweets with neighbours, Call relatives who live far away.
- Safety: Keep water or sand near diyas, Keep children and pets away from flames, Follow local rules on firecrackers, Keep a first-aid kit handy.
Tips
- Split the list between family members and write initials next to each task.
- Keep a bucket of water or sand near diyas and fireworks.
- Follow your local rules on firecrackers.
About the festival
Diwali, or Deepavali, the festival of lights, is one of India’s biggest festivals. It is celebrated over five days: Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi, the main day of Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj. Homes are lit with diyas and decorated with rangoli. In 2027 the main day falls on 29 October.
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Frequently asked questions
Why aren’t puja items listed?
Traditions differ between families and regions, so we left a line for you to add your family’s list.
Can I print it in Hindi?
Yes. Open the Hindi version of this page, or type your own items in Hindi.
Is there an invitation to match?
Yes. Try the Diwali invitation and greeting cards.
Is everything really free?
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