IF you like to change your mobile ringtone often, you will probably want to download songs dedicated for the Deepavali or Hari Raya occasion for a change and keep up with the festive mood.
The Internet offers plenty of sites for you to do so, for a small fee.
The website http://ringtone.mobileklub.com, for example, has many Hari Raya songs to suit your fancy.
If you are keen on a particular song, you can go to the site's search engine and look for specific or evergreen Hari Raya songs such as Seloka Hari Raya by Hail Amir and Uji Rashid, Suatu Hari Di Hari Raya by M. Nasir or Menjelang Hari Raya by DJ Dave.
All you need to do is just type in the song's code number and send it to the ringtone provider's number. You will then get a message and password on your mobile phone.
Next, key in your mobile number and password. Within seconds, you will get a message that your ringtone has been successfully downloaded.
For Deepavali ringtones, you can check out http://littleIndia.com.my.
Most of the downloads are compatible with all types of mobile phones and users can choose either polyphonic or monophonic ringtones.
Besides ringtones, you can download Deepavali, Ramadan or Eid Mubarak logos, wallpaper, picture messages, cards, SMSes and MMSes. Some websites have even expanded their offerings to include video and music video clips.

(published: 16/10/2006)