Sparkle With Festive Fervour This festive season, Shaaditimes caught up with designer duo Anjalee & Arjun Kapoor and fashion queen Surily Goel. Kitchen Wars During Festivals Who will wield the belan this festive season? Saas or Bahu? What Does Diwali Mean To You? This festive season Celebs speak about Diwali, Pujas and their style of celebrating the festival of lights. To Be Or Not To Be (At Home) During Diwali? Working couples get just a few days off during festivals and it's the only time they can spare to take a small vacation. So, should they holiday or celebrate with the family? Backless Blouses Make A Comeback With the sari becoming the hottest and most wanted garment in women's wardrobes, blouses too are making a comeback. And they are backless, bolder, beaded and bowed! Nectar Of The Gods - Panchaamrita Recipe Panchaamrita is an offering that is made to the Gods and partaken by the devotees as Prasad. Great Weekend Getaways - Make The Most Of Your Diwali Break Spend this Diwali peacefully, leave the hustle and bustle of the cities behind and unwind... Here are Shaaditimes' picks for great weekend getaways in India. Secrets To Hosting The Best Diwali Card Party Hosting a card party on Diwali can be nerve wrecking. However, here are some secrets on hosting the best card party in town! DIY Diwali Cards - Family Bonding During Festivals The festival season is a time for families. This Diwali, host a card party with a difference - get kids, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends together for a DIY Diwali Card party. Who Is Your Fav. Mythological Character And Why? - Celeb Speak Bipasha, Arshad Warsi, Lara and Ritesh speak about their favourite Mythological Character. The top spot is a toss up between Lord Krishna and Ganpati Bappa with the latter having a slight edge. Understanding The Cycle Of Indian Festivals The Indian festival cycle starts from the festival of Maha Shiv Ratri and culminates in the joyous festival of lights – Diwali. It is the cycle from Kalyug to Satyug. 5 Healthy Reasons To Gift Dry Fruits This Diwali Diwali is all about goodwill and the right gift shows people you care. Make this Diwali rich and healthy by gifting Dry Fruits. Cleaning Up For Unexpected Guests - In 30 Minutes Or Less! Your house is a mess and guests decide to show up last minute! Don’t panic. Shaaditimes shows you how to clean up for unexpected guests – in less than half hour! Festival Trivia 2007 Some lesser known facts and trivia about the popular Indian festivals of Navratri, Karwa Chauth and Diwali. Enlightenment Floating diyas are a big rage and can create the mark of sophistication when floated in crystal trays along with flower petals. Karva Chauth Karva Chauth falls on the fourth day of the Kartik month every year, about nine days before Diwali. Celebrating Ganesha - The Elephant God Lord Ganesha, the symbol of Hinduism worldwide, is also possibly the most recognized Hindu God, thanks largely to his elephant head. Sweet delights for Diwali Diwali is a festival that brings excitement and joy. Shaaditimes brings for you and your loved ones some mouth watering Diwali special recipes. Revisiting Mythology - Ravana - Was He Really All Bad? Dussehra is not about Ravana, the Demon King. It is the celebration of the defeat of the Evil, which exists in us all. Celebrate Navratri with these delicious recipes Gulabi sandesh, Nariyal aur pista sandesh, Hari Bhari Luchies, Fruity Chenna Payesh, Khichdi Aloo Chokha - (A traditional Dassera recipe) and Pantua with rabdi. Nine days of tradition Navratri marks the onset of the festive season. Everybody gets into the spirit of festivity. Navratri - then and now. Enjoy! Each state of India has its unique way of celebrating Navratri. Celebs who celebrate the festival in their own way. Its A Backless And Strapless Navratri 2007 Dress to kill for Navratri 2007. Shaaditimes gives you the hottest trends this Dandiya season - its backless and strapless for women and kedias for men. Don't miss the accessories and footwear.