Diwali, the festival of light and happiness is one the most revered festival in India. People worship Lord Ganesh and Goddess Durga, prepare special food, clean their house and surrounding and decorate their houses. Some folks also repaint their house, as to welcome Goddess Laxmi. Diwali is celebrated to mark the defeat of Ravana by Lord Rama, and his victorious return back to his home. It is important to clean your house and surroundings, to make Goddess Laxmi happy. Some of the things that are essential to buy on Diwali are a new cleaning broom and a 'soop' - handmade bamboo rice cleaner. Here is a list of essential you should buy on Diwali:

1. Diyas & candles: The name itself Deepawali, signifies diyas. Lightning diyas is a ritual that marks the victory of light over darkness, good over evil. Try to buy diyas, candles from people who are really struggling to survive their business , especially after the pandemic. There are also several diyas available, from hanging ones to artful, chic ones. Scented candles are especially good in Diwali to freshen up your house's ambiance.

2. Lights: Traditionally Diwali was celebrated by lightning diyas only, but with changing times people started using electric lights too. The market nowadays is flooded with hundreds of lights, try to purchase lights that are 'Made In India' to support our local workers. Lights that have led in them and have a copper wire, have a longer shelf life.

3. Puja and Rangoli: Diwali is incomplete without a Rangoli at the front of your house. Rangoli symbolizes harmony and grace, it is also made to welcome Goddess Laxmi. Buying organic colors, colored rice and flowers is best for Rangoli making. People also buy new murtis of Lord Ganesh and Goddess Laxmi, clean their place of worship, and decorate it with flowers. You can also buy artificial flower chains to decorate your house, temple and place of worship.

4. Gold and Silver: Purchase of Gold and Silver items is a important ritual during Dhanteras, during this day people buy gold and silver valuables. If you can't much, you can buy gold online too, or purchase silver coins. Folks also buy kitchen utensils such as dinner sets on this day.

5. Clothes and Electronics: During Diwali, there's almost always sale on clothes and electronics. You can purchase new refrigerator or television, but if you don't need them, you can buy simple things as clocks on wall, small electric candles, automatic air freshners. New clothes are a must during Diwali, since winter almost beings to start, you can opt for warm clothes. 

Try to give something to people who are poor or in need this Diwali, there's nothing more noble than helping people in need.