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Diwali Melas You Can’t Miss 

With the brightest festival of Diwali around the corner, Delhi gets set for the festive rush with lights, colours, sweets, ethnic wear, decorations, brighter homes and of course, lots of happiness. Yes, it’s time for the city to host some of the best Diwali fairs in the country. Organizers vie with each other to host the best Diwali Mela in the city.The Blind School Diwali Mela is certainly one Mela that no one wants to miss. Adding to the festive shine, Diwali Melas in each colony certainly make for the most exciting part of Diwali celebrations in Delhi. Each of these fairs is a medley of crafts from across the country, with a number of products on offer. Clothing, jewellery, handicrafts & accessories are some of them.

Some of these Melas also host cultural performances in the evenings, making them all-things exciting for one and all.In addition, the mouth watering food in each of the Diwali Melas is a great attraction for everyone.

Enjoy the Festive Spirit with Family

The melas also feature fun activities for children, such as rides, games, and puppet shows, making them a perfect family outing. The atmosphere is filled with excitement and joy as people come together to celebrate the festival with their loved ones.

Overall, Diwali Melas in Delhi are a wonderful way to experience the festive spirit, enjoy delicious food, shop for unique items, and witness the cultural diversity of India. They truly capture the essence of Diwali and create lasting memories for everyone .

Take a look at the best Diwali Melas in Delhi NCR 2025

If you were to put together the world’s major religious festivals, we bet you still won’t get anywhere near the number of festivals Indians celebrate in a year. Each and every festival holds a special place in our hearts. They let us feel the warmth and close presence of our elders like our entire culture is there with us.

Blind School Diwali Mela

The Blind school Diwali Mela is by far the most popular  in Delhi.It is a fund raising event for the Blind Relief Association(BRA).
This year, the week-long Bazaar will  feature 260+ stalls  and will be held from 11th to 17th October.

Spotlight: Products by Visually Impaired Persons

Among the many stalls at the Bazaar, the Blind Relief Association’s own stall is a major
highlight, offering an impressive selection of handmade products as follows:
• Candles and Diyas: Over 80 varieties, including newly introduced scented options in Lily
White, Mogra, Lime Orange, and Oudh Twist, along with the popular ‘Bliss’ scented gift box.
• Paper Goods: Handmade paper bags, envelopes, gift tags, folders, papier-mâché planters,
diyas, and pen stands.
• Cloth Products: Eco-friendly organizers, totes, shoe bags, potlis, recycled fabric pouches,
scrunchies, and more.
In line with its eco-conscious mission, the Association uses recycled Braille paper and cloth for
packaging to minimize plastic usage.

Further,Trainees-led Initiatives are as follows :

The Bazaar also offers unique, interactive experiences that highlight the skills and confidence of BRA
trainees:

1. Relaxation Massage Zones
Certified visually impaired masseurs trained at the Association will offer head, shoulder, and foot
massages at three dedicated stations, providing relaxation & comfort .

2. Café Mast serves up a delicious menu of baked treats, sandwiches, burgers, muffins, cookies, and a variety of beverages, all
while trainees handle customer service, food prep, and transactions.

3. Trainee Fashion Walk
A Ramp Walk by visually impaired female trainees will be held on October 15 at 6 p.m. The participants will showcase outfits
from Artism and footwear by KoobSok, brands that transform art works by children with autism into fashion.

In addition check out the following :

• Handcrafted and designer wear
  • Footwear, jewellery, and handbags
  • Home décor and festive gifts
  • Cosmetics, toys, gardening supplies, herbal goods, and gourmet packaged foods

The school grounds are vast and that makes the experience all the more interesting.In addition, the food stalls attract people with mouth watering snacks and authentic choices.You must go early to avoid the mad rush.Parking is definitely an issue.

“Every purchase of the Blind Relief Association’s products helps to continue the mission of providing education and skill training to empower the visually impaired community.”

“Diwali is incomplete without a visit to the Blind Relief Association’s (BRA)”

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 5 day Diwali Celebrations in India

Diwali is also known as ‘Deepavali’, which refers to a row of diyas/lights. The five-day-long festival is not only celebrated all over the country but also by the Indian diaspora across the globe. In fact, some US Presidents have also hosted Diwali parties at the White house in the past.Let’s talk about the festival of lights in detail, the significance of each of these days and the stories behind them. People start Diwali parties months in advance.  Further, they play cards as is the custom and enjoy the camaraderie and exciting food on offer.

Dhanteras

Dhanteras,  is the first day of Diwali festival. Also called Dhanatrayodashi or Dhanvantari Trayodashi, the festival is dedicated to Lord Dhanvantari. This is an auspicious day to buy utensils, silver coins, gold and other metals ,such as brass & copper. People also seek blessings for  happiness and prosperity from Lord Kuber, the lord of wealth and money.

Naraka Chaturdasi or Choti Diwali-Diwali Celebration in India

The second day of Diwali is celebrated as Naraka Chaturdasi or Choti Diwali or Kali Chaudas. It falls on October 19th this year. Legend has it that demon Narakasura was killed by Lord Shri Krishna on this day (rescuing a total of 16,000 captive princesses). As a traditional practice, devotees get up before sunrise,take a holy bath and wear new clothes to celebrate the day with friends and relatives. They also visit each other’s homes to exchange gifts and sweets.

Lakshmi Puja-Diwali Celebration in India

Lakshmi Puja on the third day of Diwali is the most important one among the five days. It falls on 20th October this year. The day is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu Goddess of fortune and prosperity. She is worshipped along with Lord Ganesha, the God of auspicious beginnings.

People light diyas and candles in each and every corner of their house to let it be blessed by Goddess Lakshmi.It is certainly a belief that worshipping Lakshmi will bring peace and prosperity.

It is also believed that Lord Rama rescued his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana on this day. After the end of the epic battle where Rama defeated Ravana, Lord Rama  headed northwards towards his home in Ayodhya. When he returned to his Kingdom, people had lit up his path with diyas so he could return in the dark. Hence, the day commemorates the triumph of good over the devil.

Ganesh Lakshmi Idols

Govardhan Puja

The fourth day or the day of Govardhan Puja is also celebrated with great pomp and show in the northern States of India. According to a popular legend, Lord Krishna lifted the hill called Govardhan Mountain to shelter villagers from the vindictive Indra. It is a traditional practice to make a small mound, usually of cow dung, and worship it.

Gujarati New Year

In India’s westernmost state of  Gujarat, the festival marks the beginning of the new fiscal year. Celebrated on the day after Diwali, Bestu Varas or  Gujarati New Year is marked with great festivities. According to the Hindu lunar calendar, Kartik is the first month of the year and Bestu Varas coincides with the first bright day of Kartik.

On this auspicious day, people in Gujarat beautify their homes with the use of flowers and lights. They also dress up in the best of their traditional attires and visit temples to offer prayers to Gods and Goddesses. A day of great rejoicing filled with the essence of Gujarati culture, the festival includes splendid fireworks too. Moreover, it is a common practice for Gujjus to close their old account books and open new ones on this day.

Further, women prepare  delicious sweets and farsan (salty snack) to be distributed among friends and family. Delicacies like Khambat’s suterfeni, Surat’s ghari, kajukatri, sohan papdi, ghugra and kansaar, among others add immense sweetness to the festive fervor.

Bhai Dooj

Finally, the fifth and last day of the festivities is celebrated as Bhai Dooj. It falls on October 23rd this year. The festival is equivalent to that of the popular Raksha Bandhan festival. Brothers visit their sisters’ homes on this day for the ‘Tilak’ or ‘Tika’ ceremony. Prepared with rice and vermilion, the Tilak is first applied on brothers’ forehead followed by aarti. Sisters also lovingly prepare sweets for their brothers, wishing them a happy and healthy life.

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In other words, Diwali is a time to embrace family relationships . It is a time to collectively enjoy good companionship & good food.