Diwali 2024: Take your pick from diverse kandeels in Mahim's Citylight market

Itrsquos that time of the year again Kandeels are up and soon enough Mumbaikars will flock to Mahimrsquos Citylight market You might encounter reel makers photographers and many who just want to enjoy the vibe But stay the course and you are guaranteed to find a style of kandeel thatrsquos apt for you Sunday midday meandered down this kandeel gully and got you the scoop on whatrsquos in style this seasonDecor bhi lantern bhiDepicting cutouts of a mom and kid making laddoos a couple cooking up a feast and even big and small families celebrating Diwali these squareshaped kandeels are the latest ones this year The cutout lights up and showcases a timeless Diwali scene Itrsquos apt for anyone who wants a kandeel that can also act as a piece of decor or a greeting cardgtgtgtPRICE Rs 500600Starry starry nightStarshaped kandeels are usually fussfree They fold easily which means you can easily fit them through a window grill This year the pointed starshaped lanterns have taken a backseat for a more cubic star Available in several prints and colours this style of kandeel has finally received a longoverdue makeovergtgtgtPRICE Rs 350Artfully hatkeLookout for Das Creations where kandeel artist Ramdas Patil displays some masterpieces His kandeels stand out because he designs and creates each piece himself This time he has crafted lanterns that carry an array of designs printed on Kodak paper and has laminated and placed them inside a rectangular acrylic lantern Some designs are religious but others have Madhubani art He has another style of lantern made with MDF wood It has cutout designs and folds completely ideal for those who need to fit lanterns through a grillgtgtgtPRICE Rs 500Sariclad and moreThe fabric kandeels were fashioned last year in brocade and were called ldquosari kandeelsrdquo This year you will find several more varieties in that category Big medium and small kandeels are available this season and are adorned in several colours and prints The garish ones with motifs and zari work are still around But we spotted one with an elephant patchwork another with a digital print of Lord Krishna on the fabric and one with a chequered print in pastel shades complete with polka dots on its tailgtgtgtPRICE Rs 1200Chasing butterfliesIf you have kids they are likely going to love the colourful butterflyprinted kandeels that have taken over the market Vibrant multicoloured butterflies have been printed on the kandeel from its head to tail and they make for a cute option The big plus almost all of them have a white base which means your kandeel will be shining bright under any bulbgtgtgtPRICE Rs 700 onwardsSea shellsIf you want to keep the theme coastal considering you live by the sea you can shop for shellshaped small kandeels Each one is created with a glittery foamlike material and ample colours are available including gold red green blue and others These wonrsquot fit a bulb in but are great options for home or office decorgtgtgtPRICE Rs 100 per pieceMacrame magicColourful threads are knotted to create macrame kandeels and studded with beads Available in ovular and the traditional hexagon shape these lanterns stand out You can find them in bright greens and yellows or get a multicoloured onegtgtgtPRICE Rs 1000