Diwali shopping guide — what to buy and how to pay less

Diwali is the biggest shopping week of the year in India — decorations, gifts, sweets, new clothes and often a new phone or TV. Here is a practical checklist, the right time to order each thing, and how to compare live store prices before you pay.

1. The Diwali checklist

Diyas and candles — clay diyas for tradition, wax or LED diyas for safety around kids and curtains.
Lights — LED string lights and curtain lights. Check length, number of modes and whether a plug adapter is included.
Rangoli and decoration — rangoli colours, stencils, torans and flower garlands.
Puja items — Lakshmi puja kit, idols, agarbatti and kumkum. Order together in one search to save delivery fees.
Gifts — dry-fruit boxes, chocolates, kitchen sets, smartwatches and earbuds are the most popular.
New clothes — kurtas, sarees and ethnic sets; check the size chart before ordering.

2. When to order what

10 days before — electronics, clothes and bulk gifts. Sizes and stock run out first.
7 days before — lights, decorations and puja items. Couriers get slower in the last week.
1–2 days before — sweets and flowers, so they arrive fresh.

3. Big purchases: phones, TVs and appliances

Diwali sales on Amazon and Flipkart bring real drops on phones, TVs, laptops and kitchen appliances — but not every "deal" is one. Check the price history before buying: if the price was the same or lower last month, it is not a festival deal. Bank offers have conditions, so compare the price you will actually pay.

4. Red flags to skip

A huge "% off" on an MRP that was raised just before the sale.
Cheap light strings with no safety mark or brand — they can overheat.
Gift boxes with no weight or expiry date in the listing.
Prefer sellers with a clear return window and recent reviews.

5. Compare prices before you buy

The same light string, gift box or phone is listed on many stores at different prices, and the gap gets bigger during Diwali week. Prices on getmyprice.in come from live store searches, so you see what each store charges today.

Diwali lights prices →Gift box prices →Diya prices →

Frequently asked questions

What should I buy for Diwali?

The basics are diyas and candles, decorative lights, rangoli colours, puja items, sweets or dry-fruit gift boxes, and new clothes. Many families also time big purchases like phones, TVs and appliances for Diwali sales.

When should I order Diwali items online?

Order decorations, gifts and clothes 7–10 days before Diwali. Couriers slow down in the final week, and popular light strings and gift boxes sell out. Sweets are best bought fresh, 1–2 days before.

Are Diwali sale discounts real?

Some are, some are not. Stores sometimes raise the listed MRP before a sale so the discount looks bigger. Compare the current price across stores and check the price history on getmyprice.in before you buy.

Are bank offers worth it during Diwali sales?

They can be, but they come with conditions — minimum order value, specific cards, and limits per card. Treat the bank offer as a bonus; compare the price you will actually pay, not the headline offer.

How do I get the lowest Diwali price?

Search the item on getmyprice.in to see live prices from many Indian stores at once, check the delivery date, and confirm the final price on the store page before paying.