Outlook Money
Navratri is a time for devotion, food, and festivities, but overspending can turn joy into stress. Planning ahead keeps the celebration joyful and financially safe.
Create a festival budget covering clothes, food, puja items, decorations, and event participation. Breaking it down helps monitor spending and prevents overspending in one area.
Focus on essentials first: attire, puja material, and basic decor. Extras like ornaments or gifts should fit within your budget. Early planning lets you compare prices and avoid impulse purchases.
Festival offers, discounts, and cashback are helpful, but don’t let them push you to spend more than planned. Use them strategically for essentials.
Track daily expenses during the nine days using a notebook or an app. This keeps you aware and prevents exceeding your budget.
Include extra electricity for lights and music, food preparation, and entry fees for Garba nights or local events. Planning ahead prevents surprise costs.
Simple DIY decorations, home-cooked meals, and attending community gatherings make the festival meaningful without heavy spending.
Navratri is about devotion and family time, not extravagance. Thoughtful planning and mindful spending create a joyous, stress-free festival.