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BEST APPS for Diwali

By Garima Goswami, Darpan, 23 Oct, 2014 04:53 PM

    Make the most of Diwali this year by downloading applications that cover almost all aspects of what makes for a joyous Diwali. We have tested the best 5 Diwali apps for this season that will serve multiple purposes such as pooja, crafts, greetings and cooking. Take a look:

    Happy Diwali 2014 by Winjit. 

    Celebrate the festival of lights this year with the Happy Diwali 2014 app. It comes with a good amount of content ranging from nine aartis, pooja procedures, Hindu calender, rangoli designs and recipes. Know the auspicious timings for conducting pooja's for the entire Diwali week. What's more, this app also features audios of fire crackers to complete your Diwali celebration package!

    Diwali Greetings by Mango Techno Apps

    Share Diwali greetings with friends and relatives with this app that has preloaded Diwali greetings and beautiful backgrounds. Customize your cards by adding your signature and messages and send them using multiple social media platforms such as Facebook and WhatsApp. You can also schedule the date and time you wish to send out the card at.

    Sweet 'N'Spicy by fullmeals.com

    Renowned as one of the top apps for Indian recipes, 'Sweet 'N' Spicy' has more than 10,000 recipes and 1,500 video recipes that serve savory dishes for vegetarians, non-vegetarians and vegans. Use this app to make some interesting festive Diwali recipes right inside your kitchen. The app also provides essential health tips and natural remedies from the recipe ingredients.

    Virtual Diwali Laxmi Ganesha by Hobbypoint

    Also known as the goddess of wealth, prosperity, fortune and beauty, Laksmi is specifically worshipped on Diwali along with lord Ganesha and goddess Saraswati. Use this app to virtually light up diya (lamp) and play aarti of Lakshmi and Ganesha.

    Etsy

    Splurge on the festivities in your humble adobe this Diwali by using Etsy. This sophisticated app connects you with talented individuals around the globe that offer a variety of products ranging from decor to jewellery. Not only that, if you are an artist yourself, then Etsy is the perfect platform for you to sell some of your creations. The app aims to support small businesses while providing buyers with affordable quality options.

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