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Diwali Activities and Ideas for Adults – Employees – Corporates

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Diwali is one of the most special times of the year. There are several Diwali ideas and activities for of adults, employees and corporates. Your Diwali can become special if you can bring smile on face of an unfortunate. There are thousands of unfortunate people around us.


We can remember one of our past colleagues who due to some fateful event had to quit his job. Employees can help the person or his/her family. Just a visit to the family during Diwali will be of great reassurance. Corporates can make a difference to their Diwali in many ways.

There are hundreds of people who have retired from your company. Thousands of them will be spending Diwali on their own. Let us make it special by visiting them. Even if they are not living alone, this Diwali you can give them the best gift by telling them that their hard work, effort and dedication is not forgotten.

Diwali Walk – We are always busy so we travel by vehicles. During Diwali, we can take a walk to the neighborhood (near office or home). We can carry sweets and gifts and distribute it among people.

Make a simple Diwali Sweet and share it. Keep it simple. The joy of making a sweet with your colleagues will be special.

Make Diyas and Diwali lamps. Get the feel of clay and mud. Keep your mobiles away and see the difference.

This might sound boring during Diwali but believe it Goddess Lakshmi and you will feel happy. Spread awareness about cleanliness and pollution. Try to educate people about the problems caused by crackers especially noise pollution. Even a small change made by you will go a long way in helping our nation.

Here are some more activities and ideas for adults, employees, and corporates to make Diwali special:

1. Office Decoration

  • Theme Decoration: Choose a traditional or contemporary Diwali theme and decorate the office with diyas, rangoli, fairy lights, and flowers.
  • Decoration Contest: Organize a desk or department decoration contest to encourage creativity and teamwork.

2. Cultural Activities

  • Diya Painting: Arrange a diya painting or candle decorating workshop.
  • Rangoli Competition: Host a rangoli competition where employees can showcase their artistic skills.

3. Traditional Dress Day

  • Ethnic Wear Day: Encourage employees to come dressed in traditional attire. Award prizes for the best-dressed individuals or teams.

4. Fun and Games

  • Treasure Hunt: Organize a Diwali-themed treasure hunt around the office.
  • Quiz Competition: Conduct a quiz on Diwali traditions, history, and significance.

5. Food and Feasting

  • Potluck Lunch: Arrange a potluck where employees bring traditional Diwali dishes to share.
  • Sweets Exchange: Encourage employees to exchange homemade or favorite sweets.

6. Team Building Activities

  • Charity Drive: Organize a charity drive to collect donations for a good cause. This could include clothes, food, or monetary donations.
  • Community Service: Plan a day where employees can volunteer at a local charity or community center.

7. Workshops and Learning

  • Cooking Class: Host a cooking class featuring popular Diwali recipes.
  • Cultural Session: Invite a speaker to talk about the cultural significance of Diwali and its traditions.

8. Entertainment

  • Talent Show: Host a talent show where employees can perform dances, songs, or skits related to Diwali.
  • Live Music or DJ: Arrange for live music or a DJ to play traditional and contemporary music.

9. Gifts and Recognitions

  • Diwali Hampers: Give employees Diwali gift hampers containing sweets, dry fruits, and small gifts.
  • Recognition Awards: Present awards to employees for their contributions, achievements, or participation in Diwali activities.

10. Virtual Celebrations (for Remote Teams)

  • Virtual Rangoli Making: Use digital tools to create rangoli designs.
  • Online Cooking Class: Conduct a virtual cooking class.
  • Virtual Games and Competitions: Host online quizzes, bingo, or other games.

11. Eco-friendly Initiatives

  • Green Diwali Campaign: Promote eco-friendly practices like using biodegradable decorations, avoiding firecrackers, and encouraging sustainable gifting.

12. Personal Development

  • Mindfulness and Wellness Sessions: Organize sessions on meditation, yoga, or stress management to promote employee well-being.

In the name of Diwali activity, please do not gift crackers or cheap colorful sweets. You might think you have done your part but these gifts do more damage than good. Try to say no to crackers. We all know the health hazards of cheap colorful sweets – they cause numerous health problems including cancer.

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