Diwali shopping in Bangalore  Diwali is the time of the year when the home goes through a makeover and living spaces are re-energized with new accessories. To help you through this festive season, MetroMela brings you a guide on Diwali shopping.
Diyas
Diwali is a Sanskrit word that means ‘rows of lighted lamps’. Let every corner of your home be full of lights this Diwali with earthen diyas from Dragonfly at Ashok Nagar, Bangalore. Their collection of diyas include paisley diyas, half pod diyas, hammered boat diyas, lotus leaf diyas, fallen petals with handles, wire mesh tea light holders, bamboo leaf tea light holders and much more. These diyas would be an elegant choice this Diwali if you are looking for an extraordinary way to illuminate your homes.
Diwali sweets
Diwali can’t be complete without traditional sweets. While modern Diwali gift packs also come with chocolates and dry fruits, Indian sweets have an undefined charm. Sweets add to the festivity and this Diwali you may get them at special discounts at Roti Ghar. This sweets and savory shop at Gandhi Bazar in Basavanagudi, Bangalore is offering a special discount of Rs. 20 per kilogram for Diwali sweets. They have delicious ghee laddus, kaju sweets and many more lip smacking sweets on offer. Their Kaju pista roll, badam halwa, besan laddu and coconut burfi are a must buy for Diwali.
Puja items
Lakshmi puja is an essential part of Diwali. Unsure where to buy puja items from? Try Mrigaank in Garuda Mall, Bangalore. They have unique puja accessories like agarbatti stands, thalis, flower basket, torans and malas for deities in small to big sizes. Their puja thalis in stainless steel painted in rangoli pattern would be perfect for Diwali aarti and would add more color to the festive fervor. If you want to go the grander way, C.Krishniah Chetty & Sons’ silverware puja items are worth a look. They have lamps in polished, oxidized and antique silver that would make for unique décor or gift for Diwali. Besides, buying gold on the eve of Diwali is also considered auspicious and this time you can get it from Tanishq on Dickenson Road, Bangalore, as Tanishq is giving away 24 karat gold plated lamps with every purchase worth Rs. 5,000 for Diwali. They are also giving free gift coupons on purchases worth Rs. 15,000. Offer ends on October 20.
 Apparels
Diwali of course brings with it the charm to dress in new clothes too. Bossini, the international casual wear brand for men, women and kids, has on offer deals for Diwali. Their Crackling Diwali Celebration offers entertainment, dining and shopping voucher worth Rs. 2,500 when you shop for Rs. 2,500. You can redeem Rs. 500 out of this voucher on purchase of Bossini merchandise at any of the Lifestyle, Bossini and Splash stores until November 30, 2009. The rest of the amount can be used as movie and dining vouchers. For movie you get second ticket free on purchase of one ticket and for dining you can avail 50% off on your bill value. Contact Bossini for list of participating multiplexes and leading food joints and restaurants in their offer. Offer ends on November 30, 2009. Besides, they have another great offer just for casuals that’s valid till December 31 this year. It gives you 50 per cent off when you shop for Rs. 4,000 for men or women. Great way to get some cool casuals this Diwali!
And while you celebrate this festival with enthusiasm, remember that you need to play it safe with crackers. Do check our expert’s safety tips for Diwali here.
MetroMela wishes you a happy and safe Diwali!
By Sanskrity Sinha
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Diwali is the time of the year when the home goes through a makeover and living spaces are re-energized with new accessories. To help you through this festive season, MetroMela brings you a guide on Diwali shopping.
Diyas
Diwali is a Sanskrit word that means ‘rows of lighted lamps’. Let every corner of your home be full of lights this Diwali with earthen diyas from Dragonfly at Ashok Nagar, Bangalore. Their collection of diyas include paisley diyas, half pod diyas, hammered boat diyas, lotus leaf diyas, fallen petals with handles, wire mesh tea light holders, bamboo leaf tea light holders and much more. These diyas would be an elegant choice this Diwali if you are looking for an extraordinary way to illuminate your homes.
Diwali sweets
Diwali can’t be complete without traditional sweets. While modern Diwali gift packs also come with chocolates and dry fruits, Indian sweets have an undefined charm. Sweets add to the festivity and this Diwali you may get them at special discounts at Roti Ghar. This sweets and savory shop at Gandhi Bazar in Basavanagudi, Bangalore is offering a special discount of Rs. 20 per kilogram for Diwali sweets. They have delicious ghee laddus, kaju sweets and many more lip smacking sweets on offer. Their Kaju pista roll, badam halwa, besan laddu and coconut burfi are a must buy for Diwali.
Puja items
Lakshmi puja is an essential part of Diwali. Unsure where to buy puja items from? Try Mrigaank in Garuda Mall, Bangalore. They have unique puja accessories like agarbatti stands, thalis, flower basket, torans and malas for deities in small to big sizes. Their puja thalis in stainless steel painted in rangoli pattern would be perfect for Diwali aarti and would add more color to the festive fervor. If you want to go the grander way, C.Krishniah Chetty & Sons’ silverware puja items are worth a look. They have lamps in polished, oxidized and antique silver that would make for unique décor or gift for Diwali. Besides, buying gold on the eve of Diwali is also considered auspicious and this time you can get it from Tanishq on Dickenson Road, Bangalore, as Tanishq is giving away 24 karat gold plated lamps with every purchase worth Rs. 5,000 for Diwali. They are also giving free gift coupons on purchases worth Rs. 15,000. Offer ends on October 20.
Apparels
Diwali of course brings with it the charm to dress in new clothes too. Bossini, the international casual wear brand for men, women and kids, has on offer deals for Diwali. Their Crackling Diwali Celebration offers entertainment, dining and shopping voucher worth Rs. 2,500 when you shop for Rs. 2,500. You can redeem Rs. 500 out of this voucher on purchase of Bossini merchandise at any of the Lifestyle, Bossini and Splash stores until November 30, 2009. The rest of the amount can be used as movie and dining vouchers. For movie you get second ticket free on purchase of one ticket and for dining you can avail 50% off on your bill value. Contact Bossini for list of participating multiplexes and leading food joints and restaurants in their offer. Offer ends on November 30, 2009. Besides, they have another great offer just for casuals that’s valid till December 31 this year. It gives you 50 per cent off when you shop for Rs. 4,000 for men or women. Great way to get some cool casuals this Diwali!
And while you celebrate this festival with enthusiasm, remember that you need to play it safe with crackers. Do check our expert’s safety tips for Diwali here.
MetroMela wishes you a happy and safe Diwali!
By Sanskrity Sinha
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