You can already sense freshness in the air and a festive mood among the locals of the city. It’s celebration time in New Delhi as the city is buzzing with Diwali activities. Eat, drink, shop and make merry at some of these Diwali Melas in Delhi:
Sunder Nagar Diwali Mela
This mela is in its 52nd year and every year, it gets bigger and better, with lots of activities to keep you busy. Eat to your heart’s content at the food stalls, take rides on the giant wheel, watch magic shows, shop for handicraft and buy Diwali goods such as earthen lamps and floating candles.
Where: Sunder Nagar Park, Sunder Nagar, Mathura Road
When: 4pm-11pm, October 18-19, 2014
Blind School Diwali Mela
The best thing to do at this Diwali mela is to buy handmade candles by the students of the Blind School.
There are also other Diwali items like colourful lanterns, candle stands, handmade paper cards and terracotta products. And of course, there are going to be plenty of food stalls.
Where: Blind School Grounds, Near Oberoi Hotel, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Lodhi Road
When: 10am-8pm, Till October 20, 2014
Dastkar Nature Bazaar
With over 170 craft groups at Dastkar Nature Bazaar, you will get to see a wide variety of contemporary crafts and handlooms. They promise to offer something for every generation with their unique crafting skills and extraordinary textiles.
Where: Andheria Modh, Kisan Haat, Anuvrat Marg, Near Chhatarpur Metro Station
When: 11am-7pm, Till October 19, 2014
Select Citywalk Diwali Bazaar
The high-end mall in south Delhi is also ready to pitch in with an attractive Diwali goods display. Watch out for the pretty looking designer candles, Diwali gift items, ethnic clothing and other gift items.
Where: Select Citywalk, Saket
When: 12pm-11pm, Till October 19, 2014