11 activities to add more fun to your Diwali celebrations

Curated by Christalle Fernandes and Reet MulchandaniRangai Entertainmentrsquos annual Diwali Pahat festival is a soulful tribute to the magic and lights of the festival This year their Rangat Rangali concert features playback singers Dhananjay Mhaskar Ketaki BhaveJoshi and Dr Jay Aajgaonkar to name a few Actor and standup comedian Samir Chougule will also grace the stage These stalwarts of Indian classical music will perform popular favourites that will put you in afestive moodgtgtgtWHEN November 11 630 AMWHERE Mahakavi Kalidas Natyamandir MulundPRICE Rs 300 onwardsTO BOOK bookmyshowcomBuy ecofriendly giftsreCharkha is an ecofriendly gifting platform that has sustainable gifts for the environmentconscious Browse among their collection of baguette bags taco slings and shimmery clutches all made from recycled plastic packets Therersquos a sitewide 20 per cent discount until November 15gtgtgtWHERE recharkhaorgPRICE Rs 800 onwardsMake your own deepstambhaThe Diwali deepstambha making workshop organised by the Penkraft studios gives you step by step instructions on how to craft your own deepstambhas These are intricate pillars usually erected outside a temple compound to be illuminated with diyas on special occasions They symbolise victory and are an innovative way to decorate your house for DiwaligtgtgtWHEN November 10 2 PM to 5 PMWHERE Penkraft ThanePRICE R1999TO BOOK penkraftinFind treasures at this festive fleaOrganised by Gunj exhibition this Diwali Special flea market has many stalls by small businesses From Diwali decor to food to clothes the flea promises to showcase a treasuretrove of findsgtgtgtWHEN November 9 to 11 4 PM to 11 PMWHERE Inorbit Mall MaladMull over marathi poetry and songslsquoSankarshan via Spruharsquo a poetic evening hosted by Sankarshan Karhade and Spruha Joshi has songs poems stories and recollections in MarathigtgtgtWHEN November 13 8 PMWHERE Dinanath Mangeshkar Natyagruha Vile ParlePRICE Rs 400 onwardsTO BOOK bookmyshowcomAttend a retelling of RamayanaNimmy Raphaelrsquos play ldquoAdishaktirsquos Urmilardquo gives voice to an oftoverlooked character Lakshmanrsquos wife Urmila In Valmikirsquos Ramayana Urmila agrees to be in lsquonidrarsquo for the fourteen years of his exile so that Lakshman can be sleepless to protect Ram and Sita In Raphaelrsquos version we get a peek into the mind of Urmila as opposed to the perfect docility she is shown to have in Valmikirsquos versiongtgtgtWHEN November 11 6 PM and 9 PMWHERE Prithvi Theatre JuhuPRICE R650 onwardsTO BOOK bookmyshowcomShop for silver piecesSangeeta Boochrarsquos Vividh collection features pieces adorned with pearls beads and gemstones which are handcrafted with the season in mind All of her bracelets necklaces chokers and earrings like these silver allami jhumka earrings are composed of 925 per cent pure silvergtgtgtWHERE SangeetaBoochra Bandra WestPRICE R1500 onwardsDress up your kids in styleMake sure your kids are attired in style for the festive season with Panchhirsquos Aangan collection a tribute to the colour and joy of childhood The festive wear collection features handembroidered designs and embroidery workgtgtgtWHERE panchhibykanupriyatibrewalacomPRICE Rs 5550 onwardsBrowse through the bazaars of BengalBaro Marketrsquos threeday Bengal Bazaar brings whiffs of the northeastern state to the streets of Mumbai Browse through ethnic festive wear jewellery pieces and delicious culinary delights on display Curated by Nandita Palchoudahri and Minku Tagore the bazaar features indie and artisanal brands that have crafted special curiosities and apparel for the bazaargtgtgtWHEN Till November 5 8 PMWHERE The Vintage Garden BandraLight up your home with glass diyasBorosilrsquos tribute to the festival of lights is elegant glass brass and nickel diyas that are the perfect way to invite Goddess Laxmi into your home These lamps are a reinvention of the traditional diya for modern homes For those looking for a new festive revamp in their cutlery cupboard as well browse through their elegant Larah dinner setsgtgtgtWHERE borosilcomPRICE R395 onwardsDelve into Deepavali craftsFor all the kiddos cooped up at home this Deepavali camp is the perfect space to play explore and make new friends Pot painting facepainting origami clay moulding and origami are some of the exciting activities scheduled to keep those hands and minds busy for two hours every day while moms and dads prep for the festivalgtgtgtWHEN November 6 to 10 11 AMWHERE Prep Institute ChemburPRICE R1900 onwardsTO BOOK insiderin