When is Diwali?
This year, Diwali 2024 is celebrated on Thursday 31st October.
For the full five-day celebration dates, see below:
Day 1: Dhanteras October – 28th 2024
Day 2: Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) – October 30th 2024
Day 3: Lakshmi Puja (Main Diwali) – October 31st 2024
Day 4: Govardhan Puja – November 1st 2024
Day 5: Bhai Dooj – November 2nd 2024
What flowers are appropriate for Diwali?
Flowers and candles are a key aspect of Diwali decor, and something not to be missed from your celebrations.
Your choice of Diwali flowers should be bright and bold, capturing the mood of the five-day occasion.
For Diwali, flowers are thought to symbolise beauty, purity, and innocence.
Is there a colour associated with Diwali?
Bright and bold colours are always associated with Diwali celebrations.
Shades including red, sunshine yellow, vivid blue, and magenta are synonymous with the celebrations - reflecting the feast of light, prosperity, and joy they represent.
Rangoli patterns are also traditionally made in this palette.
Who celebrates Diwali?
Diwali is a major religious festival in Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism.
For each religion, Diwali brings a different way of celebrating the occasion – originating from the culturally rich country of India.
Why Diwali is called Festival of Lights?
The word Diwali comes from the Sanskrit words deepa and avali, which translates to "row of lights".
The spirit of Diwali symbolises the rich and abundant past of each faith, and shows followers how to uphold the true values of its teachings.
During Diwali, homes are decorated with candles to mirror this.
When should I send Diwali flowers?
You should send Diwali flowers in time for the main celebration day, which this year falls on October 31st 2024.
Traditionally, the second day of Diwali is spent decorating with candles, flowers, and rangoli, so is the perfect time to have flowers delivered.
What gifts do you give for Diwali?
Being a festival of togetherness and prosperity in Hindu tradition, giving gifts is a key part of Diwali celebrations.
Appropriate Diwali gifts include sweets and dried fruits, as well as other meaningful gestures such as gold and silver coins, Lakshmi or Ganesha idols, and Rangoli decorations.
How do I pick the best flowers for Diwali?
Your choice of Diwali flowers should be bright, colourful, and evocative of the spirit of the celebrations.
Opt for seasonal varieties in a rainbow palette including:
Carnations
Snapdragons
Roses
Freesias
in our Diwali Collection
What are the garlands of flowers used for on Diwali?
Garlands of flowers are used to decorate the home during all major Hindu festivals, including Diwali.
They are traditionally made from leaves of the mango tree and marigold flowers, popular due to their vibrant yet sturdy florals and spiritual significance.
What are Indian flower garlands called?
Flower garlands are often known as mala, and are symbols of peace, love, beauty, and purity within Hinduism.
Fragrant flowers like marigolds, jasmine, red roses, and lotus are preferred in Indian tradition, being an important religious offering in worship from grand temples to domestic rituals.
