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Maroon embossed velvet table runner with damask pattern and a white tassel hanging off a wooden table
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Diwali puja setup at home: chowki cloth size, altar runner and floor seating

How to dress the Lakshmi puja chowki for Diwali: which cloth goes where, how to size it, and how to keep diyas, ghee and kumkum off the good fabric.

buying guideTwo maroon velvet cushion covers on a white sofa beside a grey throw and a vase of green stems

Dhanteras shopping list for your home: textiles to buy and what to skip (2026)

A room-by-room Dhanteras shopping list for home textiles, sorted by what is ready to use by Diwali on Sunday and what needs ordering earlier.

care how-toMaroon embossed velvet table runner down a light wood dining table set with white plates and a wine glass

How to store festive linen after Diwali: moths, mildew and creases

How to pack away silk, satin and velvet cushion covers, runners and napkins after Diwali so they come out next year without moth holes, mildew or set creases.

carePlain beige cotton eyelet curtain hanging from a metal rod beside a window

Diwali home cleaning for soft furnishings: curtains, cushion covers, rugs and table linen

A Diwali deep-clean plan for curtains, cushion covers, rugs and table linen, ordered by drying time so nothing is still damp on the day.