Clean and decorate your home
Set up an altar with idols or images of Lord Rama, Goddess Durga, or Lord Ganesha
Offer flowers, incense, lamps, and fruits
Perform prayers and aarti
Read or listen to the Ramayana or Durga stories
Visit a temple
Participate in Ramlila or cultural programs
Burn effigies of Ravana, Meghnath, and Kumbhkaran where customary
Share sweets and festive food with family and friends
Wear new or traditional clothes
Exchange greetings and blessings
Donate food, clothes, or money to those in need
Attend community celebrations and fairs
Spend time with family and elders
Reflect on the victory of good over evil