Best Halloween Party and Costume Ideas in India

Once the Diwali hoo halla quites down its time to get the spooky pants on! Thinking of great party and costumes ideas, we have you covered

Top 5 Indian Halloween Party Themes

1. Haunted Haveli Theme: Transform your home into a haunted haveli (mansion) with dark corridors, creepy decorations, and spooky lighting. Add some Bollywood flair to make it a truly unforgettable experience.
2. Mythological Mayhem Style Party: Bring the epic tale of the various mythologies or panchtantra charaters to life in a party setting. Don you favorite character costume and spook the halloween party.
3. Diwali Idea Halloween Theme: Celebrate the festival of lights with a spooky twist. Decorate with diyas (earthen lamps), but replace the usual candles with creepy glowing eyes or ghostly apparitions. Redo your drawring room decor to suit the spooky themes with halloween party props.
4. Indian Horror Movie Marathon: Screen some classic Indian horror movies and create a themed party around them. Serve snacks and drinks inspired by the films, and have your guests dress up as their favorite characters.
5. Ghostly Ghatam: Create an otherworldly atmosphere with a ghatam (Indian pot) that's been possessed by spirits from ancient India. Decorate it with skulls, bones, and creepy crawlies.

5 Halloween Costume Ideas for Desi Indian Characters

1. Desi Horror Icons Halloween Costumes: Get inspired by Monjulika/Nagavalli from Bhool Bhulaiyaa, or create a classic "chudail" look in a messy saree, bold makeup, and ghungroos for an authentic Indian twist. Try old TV characters like Shaktiman or from famous TV show Chandrakanta.
2. Aghori and Dayan or Classic Indian Witch: Channel your inner mystic with traditional attire like dhotis and ash, or go as a dayan in black clothes with wild hair. These costumes are distinctive, attention-grabbing, and perfect for those who want to explore ancient traditions. They are easiest costumes to create as most items are available at home.
3. Trending Pop Culture Halloween Costumes: Stay on-trend with pop culture favorites like Barbie/Ken, Wednesday Addams, or superheroes (Spider-Man, Wonder Woman). These characters remain popular among teens and adults and are easily recognizable at any party.
4. Indian Meme & Bollywood Costume Inspiration: Dress up as iconic characters from Indian memes, viral phenomena, or famous movie characters for humor and recognition at Indian parties. Explore thriller and mystery movie themes like Tumbbad, Kantara or historical characters.
5. Classic Halloween Spooky Costumes: Ghosts, vampires, witches, pirates, zombies, and skeletons have always been a hit at Halloween parties. Various halloween diy kits can help in putting up this look with least effort.