Provide plain diyas (clay lamps) and art supplies like paint, glitter, and beads.
Divide guests into teams and provide them with rangoli stencils or templates. Each team member takes turns adding a portion to complete the rangoli design, racing against the other teams.
Diwali is a popular time for traditional card games like Teen Patti or Rummy. Set up card tables and let guests indulge in friendly and exciting rounds of these classic games.
Fill balloons with small slips of paper containing different tasks or challenges written on them.
Prepare a quiz with questions related to Diwali, Indian culture, and traditions. Test your guests' knowledge and see who emerges as the Diwali trivia champion.
Arrange chairs in a circle, one less than the number of players. As the music plays, guests circle the chairs.
Create a treasure hunt with clues that lead to different parts of the house, referencing Diwali-related objects or traditions.
Divide guests into teams and have them engage in a lively game of Antakshari, where songs from Bollywood movies are sung or hummed.
Create a list of Diwali-related words, traditions, or Bollywood movies and divide guests into teams.
Provide guests with colorful paper, scissors, glue, and other craft materials. Encourage them to create their own paper lanterns.