Light up the morning. Fill up the kitchen.
From the pre-dawn oil bath to the last plate of murukku shared with neighbours, Deepavali in a Tamil home starts in the kitchen. Here's your countdown plan for bakshanam, lamps and gifts.
In Tamil Nadu, Deepavali is celebrated on the morning of Naraka Chaturdashi — with an oil bath before sunrise, new clothes, sweets and crackers at dawn. In 2026, this falls on the same day as North India's Lakshmi Puja, so most families in India celebrate on Sunday, 8 November. Timings abroad can shift by a day, so check with your local temple.
Your 15-day Deepavali plan
Clean, polish & plan
Deep-clean the kitchen and pooja room. Send dull brass lamps and vessels for professional polishing so they're back, gleaming, in time.
Stock the bakshanam kit
Check your murukku achu, kadai, ladles and storage tins. Buy flours, ghee and oil in bulk.
Order gifts & lamps
Buy gifts for family and staff, and diyas for the doorstep. Ordering from abroad? Do it now so delivery arrives in time.
Make the long-lasting snacks
Murukku, thattai, ribbon pakoda and mixture keep well in airtight tins. Start these first.
Sweets & Deepavali lehiyam
Mysore pak, adhirasam, laddu and the traditional digestive lehiyam for the big day.
Oil bath, lamps & breakfast
Warm gingelly oil for the bath, lamps lit before dawn, new clothes — and idli or dosa with a plate of sweets.
The bakshanam line-up
Murukku & thenkuzhal
Needs a sturdy murukku achu with star and round discs, and a deep iron kadai for even frying.
Thattai & ribbon pakoda
A ribbon disc for your press and a large steel plate for rolling thattai.
Mysore pak
A heavy-bottomed kadai and a greased steel tray for setting and cutting.
Adhirasam
Jaggery syrup in a thick vessel, then slow frying in a kadai.
Mixture & omapodi
A fine sev disc, a big perforated ladle and airtight containers.
Bakshanam tools
New iron kadai? Season it before the frying marathon: how to season iron cookware →
Diyas for the doorstep
Deepavali gifts they'll actually use
Buying for a whole office or extended family? See our bulk and corporate order guide.
🎆 A safe & green Deepavali
- Burst crackers only in open spaces and within permitted hours.
- Keep a bucket of water and sand nearby.
- Place oil lamps on a brass plate, away from curtains and kolam powder.
- Frying for hours? Switch on the chimney and keep children away from hot oil.
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Shop festive combos →Frequently asked questions
When is Deepavali in 2026?
Deepavali is on Sunday, 8 November 2026 in India, including Tamil Nadu. In the USA, Canada and UK, the Naraka Chaturdashi oil bath falls on Saturday, 7 November.
Why do Tamil families celebrate Deepavali in the morning?
In Tamil Nadu, Deepavali marks Naraka Chaturdashi — the victory over Narakasura — and is celebrated at dawn with an oil bath, new clothes and sweets, rather than in the evening.
What are good Deepavali gifts for family?
Brass diya sets, a brass coffee filter set, copper bottles and useful kitchen appliances are popular, lasting gifts.
Can I get Deepavali gifts delivered abroad in time?
Yes — we ship to 53+ countries. Order at least two to three weeks before the festival to allow for international delivery.
