Laxmi and Chef Kunal Kapur Return for Second Year of ‘Diwali Delights’ — and a Luxury Car Sweepstakes 

As Diwali approaches, House of Spices India Inc. — the Lake Success, New York-based company behind the Laxmi brand of South Asian grocery products — has launched the second season of its holiday cooking series and an accompanying sweepstakes offering a luxury car as its grand prize.

“Diwali Delights with Laxmi Featuring Chef Kunal Kapur” is a six-episode YouTube series that debuted its first episode on September 9, 2026. The series pairs the NDTV Food Award-winning chef with Laxmi’s product lineup to produce what the company describes as fusion recipes that blend traditional Diwali flavors with modern techniques accessible to home cooks.

Chef Kapur, who built his first season of the series with Laxmi last year, is returning for a second consecutive collaboration. “Partnering with Laxmi for a second year is truly special,” Kapur said in a statement released by the company. “Diwali is about coming together, celebrating traditions and, of course, enjoying great food. With Laxmi’s authentic products, we’re bringing that spirit to life in a way that is easy, creative and enjoyable for families everywhere. Because when it comes to celebrating with quality and tradition, Laxmi Hain Naa!”

The Sweepstakes: Last Year’s Winner Was From New Jersey

Running alongside the cooking series is Laxmi’s “Dream Big, Win Bigger This Festival!” Diwali Sweepstakes — an expanded version of the giveaway the brand ran in 2025, when Uday Kumar of New Jersey won the grand prize luxury car, a result the company highlighted in an Instagram Reel that accompanied this year’s launch announcement.

This year’s sweepstakes offers prizes including a luxury car, gold coins, smartphones, televisions, and additional items, with a total approximate retail value of all prizes combined at $78,460, according to the official sweepstakes rules.

This year’s sweepstakes offers prizes including a luxury car, gold coins, smartphones, televisions, and additional items, with a total approximate retail value of all prizes combined at $78,460.

The sweepstakes is open to legal residents of all 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older. It runs from 12:00:01 AM Eastern Time on September 1, 2026, through 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time on December 31, 2026. Participants may enter up to ten times per person per day. No purchase is necessary to enter. The sweepstakes is void outside the 50 United States and D.C. and where prohibited by law. Odds of winning will depend on the number of entries received for each drawing. Full official rules are available at laxmihos.com. The sponsor is House of Spices India Inc., located at 3000 Marcus Avenue, Suite 2W10, Lake Success, NY 11042.

Entry is tied to Laxmi product purchases, with the sweepstakes portal accessible at laxmihos.com/dream-big-win-bigger-this-festival.

The Brand Behind the Campaign

Founded in 1972, the Laxmi brand has operated for more than five decades as a supplier of South Asian grocery products to North American households. House of Spices India Inc. — which manufacturers and distributes the Laxmi line — describes the brand’s mission as bringing authentic South Asian flavors and traditions to North American homes.

Suhasinee Patil, Vice President of Marketing at HOS Global Foods, described the rationale for continuing the partnership in a statement accompanying the launch. “Building on last year’s success, we’re delighted to partner with Chef Kunal Kapur and bring back the Giveaway once again,” Patil said. “It’s a wonderful way to bring warmth, joy and delicious Indian fusion recipes made with quality Laxmi products to Diwali celebrations across North America.”

The six-episode “Diwali Delights” series is available to watch on the Laxmi YouTube channel, with new episodes releasing in the weeks leading up to Diwali.

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