How to decorate your Diwali table

Here are some cool ideas to give your feast a festive touch:

• Use a plain white table cloth and get table mats or napkins that have bright, ethnic patterns, like a rangoli design, for instance.

• Put out your best silver or brassware.

• Use diyas instead of candles; you can also candles set in diya holders.

• Flowers are a must; use strands of marigold to edge the table. Or, scatter petals across the table.

• For a centre-piece use a shallow vessel, filled with water. Float on it, flowers and candles.