Diwali 2024: 9 Diwali melas and events in Delhi NCR that you must-visit this festive season
Now that Navratri and Durga Puja are over, we are sure you'll be missing your pandal hopping and dandiya nights. Don't worry because we've got the perfect cure for your festive FOMO! Diwali aka the festival of lights is just a few days away and with it comes the celebration of Dhanteras and Bhaidooj. Since the weekend is here, we are sure you are planning to hit the ground running to complete Diwali shopping as soon as possible. If you are worried about traffic, fret not! In the days leading up to the big event, several Diwali melas are being organised for all your shopping and entertainment needs. Check out the top 9 Diwali melas in Delhi NCR that are a must-visit to enjoy the festive season and shop to your heart's content without wasting time stuck on the roads.
Best Diwali melas to visit in Delhi NCR?
1)?Diwali Affair with Broadway
When:?Until 3 November
Where: Broadway Store, Ambience Mall, Delhi
If you are looking for a luxurious experience, skip the regular Diwali melas and enjoy a fun-filled time with central air conditioning at the Ambience Mall. Here you can get all kinds of mementoes and gifts for your close ones if you don't mind a slightly higher price tag.?
2)?Dilli Haat Diwali Mela
When: 25-27?October, 2024
Where:?Dilli Haat, INA
Dilli Haat has always been a staple for Delhi shoppers, but the multicultural hub is particularly magical during the festive season! Here you can get your hands on the most beautiful and unique handicraft items including clothes, fabrics, home decor, footwear, jewellery and what not while enjoying delicious delicacies from the different states of the country.
3) Jashn - E - Diwali
When: 30 October, 2024
Where:?Ambria Pushpanjali Dwarka Link Road
Looking for a pre-Diwali bash to hit with your cousins or friends? Look no further! The Jashn-E-Diwali event is the ultimate Diwali party featuring electrifying music, scrumptious food and hours of dancing. Party like never before and enjoy the festive season to the fullest! Visit their official Instagram handle to get more details about the entry passes.
4)Diwali Bazaar by The Blind Relief Association
When:?22-28 October, 2024
Where:?Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg
The OG of all Diwali Melas that Delhiites wait eagerly for the whole year! This mela is organised by the Blind Relief Association and sells premium products like scented candles, diyas, and other knick-knacks that are handmade by visually impaired trainees and workers of the association. Other than these products the mela also boats stalls selling other decorative items, clothes and lip-smacking food.
5) Meri Dilli Utsav
When:?25-27 October, 2024
Where:?Dilli Haat, Pitampura
Another annual affair the Delhiites look forward to is the vibrant Diwali mela organised at one of the oldest haats in the city. This mela also features entertaining live music performances along with stalls selling handcrafted items and clothes that you can shop for while enjoying delicious food.
6)?Saras Aajeevika Mela 2024
When:?13 - 29 October, 2024
Where:?Leisure Valley Park Ground, Sector 29, Gurugram
The Saras Diwali Mela is a great opportunity for all Gurugram residents who want to enjoy the traditional flair of Diwali mela but do not want to make the trek to the national capital in the middle of extreme traffic owing to the festive season. From handcrafted decor items and crockery to ethnic wear, this mela is selling everything you need to get for the festive season.
7)?Ekatva Festival 2024
When:?27 October 2024
Where: Sunder Nursery
For all the eco-conscious peeps who are dreading the waste that decorative items are going to create, we've got you covered! Try shopping for eco-friendly options with more than 50 stalls selling environmentally-friendly goods along with live performances, mouth-watering food and interactive workshops for kids and adults alike, at the Ekatva festival at Sunder Nursery Gardens in Delhi.
8)?Sundar Nagar Diwali Mela
When:?30-31 October, 2024
Where:?India Gate, New Delhi
Sundar Nagar Diwali Mela is another staple for Delhi residents. Organised a day before Diwali, this place is the perfect one-stop shop for all those busy corporate slaves who did not get any time to do their Diwali shopping in advance and are now left scrambling at the last minute. Other than shopping you can visit this place on the day of Diwali to make it more special rather than just sitting idle at home.
9)?DastkarĄ¯s Festival of Lights
When:?15-27 October, 2024
Where:?Nature Bazaar, Andheria Modh
Last but the most grand of them all,?DastkarĄ¯s Festival of Lights features more than 200 stalls selling everything artsy and handcrafted made by local artisans from all over the country. From textiles and decorative items to clothes and jewellery you can shop everything here to get your home ready for the upcoming festivals.
Also Read:?Karwa Chauth 2024: 5 best markets in Delhi NCR to complete your festive shopping
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