Thiruvananthapuram is set for Deepavali with handmade lanterns, and hampers with festive treats

Thiruvananthapuram gears up for Deepavali with handmade lanterns, sweets, and hampers

‘Tis the season of festivities and feasts. And Thiruvananthapuram is getting decked up for Deepavali, the festival of lights. Sweets in myriad flavours, traditional and innovative, savouries infused with aromatic spices, and cakes with an Indian twist are just some of the eats made by enterprising home cooks. Meanwhile to usher in the season’s colours, there are craftspersons handcrafting lanterns, windspinners and diya holders.

MetroPlus speaks to some of the women who are creating the colours and flavours of Deepavali 2024.

Saraswathi Vasudevan’s nimble fingers can create wonders with needle and thread. This time, she and her crochet buddies decided to make lanterns, windcatchers, diya holders and so on for Deepavali.

“Made with brightly-coloured threads, the cylindrical lanterns are made to order. It can be customised to any length. The standard ones are about six inches in height and four inches in diameter. It is made to hold electric candles and are safe to handle,” says Saraswathi, who runs Tejas, an outlet for accessories and handmade products at Chalakkuzhi Lane.

The windspinners, about 22 inches long, can be hung on doorways or on windows and when they catch the wind, they spin. “These can also be customised,” she adds.

Saraswathi has also got tea candle holders to add a dash of colour to your home. Prices start from ₹180 for the windspinners, ₹300 for the lanterns and ₹200 for the candle holders.

The last date to place orders is October 26. (contact: 9447001722)