Diwali 2025 | Essential lamps and home accents

As Chennai glistens with diyas and festive lights, the city prepares to welcome Diwali in full splendour. Here’s a quick curation of lamps that will elevate every corner of your home and leave a lasting impression on your guests.

The Purple Turtles

Specialising in unique Indian modern furniture, lighting, and decorative items, this year’s festive décor highlight — the Neriah Pillar T-light Lantern — is handcrafted in rich brass. These towering pieces feature intricate jaali patterns. The cutouts cast geometric shadows, filling the space with a warm, golden radiance. It can add beauty to a cosy corner, highlight an entryway, or line a festive walkway. Available from 11 am to 9 pm: Amethyst, Chennai

Price: ₹6,562

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Lladró’s inventive take on Lord Ganesha invites us to connect with spirituality and the beauty of its many forms. ‘Lord Ganesha – Eternal Light’, in matte white porcelain, and with a golden lustre, showcases the deity and adds personality to the space. The decorative piece symbolises wisdom, intelligence, and new beginnings. Available: Phoenix Market City, Velachery

Price: ₹42,500

Orjaa

Oorjaa, Bengaluru-based design studio founded by Jenny Pinto, who is also its design director, is out with a new collection of lamps for Diwali. Sea Blossom is inspired by the branching forms of coral and captures the intricate geometry and quiet pulse of marine life. Crafted from handmade banana fibre paper, its open, porous form lets light drift through softly. Sculptural yet subtle, it is designed to bring a sense of calm and organic continuit. Available: oorjaa.in

Price: ₹22,785

Beruru

At Beruru, ‘Festive Hurricane’ sets the place aglow. Crafted with iron and glass in a powder-coated finish, it creates an inviting ambience that complements both a traditional and contemporary décor. It lends a timeless charm to any setting: from garden pathways to indoor corners. Available: Amethyst, Royapettah

Price: From ₹4,687

Mehta Jewellery

The Malabar Kuthuvilakku, crafted in gleaming silver, makes for a striking centerpiece. Traditionally placed at either end of a puja room or used as the focal point during Deepa Mangalam and lamp-lighting rituals, this lamp carries deep cultural symbolism. Its elegant form reflects diverse artistic inspirations and showcases the fine skill of the achari (artisan). Available: Alwarpet, Chennai

Price: ₹21,084