7 Diwali Melas In Delhi To Keep Your Festive Spirits High

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It's that magical time of year again when we gear up to light up every corner for the most celebrated festival—Diwali! And Delhi during Diwali is an absolute visual treat. The city sparkles with lights with homes, streets and everything else decorated to perfection. Everyone is pumped for the endless get-togethers, food, gifting, being dressed to the tens and of course, feasting on thalis overflowing with sweets. And oh, let's not forget the joy of making a rangoli, proudly showing it off to every guest (who, yes, will probably bring Soan Papdi, but it's the thought that counts).

While all this screams "festivity" this is also the season for vibrant melas and fairs popping up all over the city. They're packed with delicious food, thrilling rides, and exciting cultural performances. With so many to choose from, I’ve rounded up the top Diwali melas in Delhi that you absolutely can’t miss this year!

Dastkar: Festival Of Light 2024

Dastkar: Festival Of Light

Shop at Dastkar for all things colourful and festive. Not that we need an excuse to support local artisans and homegrown brands, but we're sure that when you see the handloom bed covers, sheets, kantha embroidery sarees, chanderi silks, kurtas with block prints, embroidery and more, you’ll want it all. Plus accessories, such as leather bags that are hand-painted, handcrafted juttis, chunky necklaces and thread art earrings will make your festive outfits look even better. For specific Diwali shopping, check out the diyas, lamps, door hangings with flowers, baskets and boxes to give gifts in as well as a few stalls with all-natural and organic bath, body and beauty products. 

When: October 15 to October 27, 11 AM to 7 PM

Where: Nature Bazaar Venue, Andheria Modh 

Entry: INR 40 

Blind School Diwali Mela 2024

Blind School Diwali Mela

The ever-popular Diwali Mela held by the Blind Relief Association is coming our way. After an unfortunate break due to the pandemic, this year the mela is back in its regular scale and capacity. This year, the bazaar is a week-long event with more than an endless number of stalls with vendors from across the country. Yet, the highlight remains to be the Blind Relief Association’s colourful candles and diyas, which was the primary objective for the event to be initiated over four decades ago. You can expect the Blind Relief Association stall to have scented candles, pretty diyas, gift bags, and envelopes, and this time around they will also have organisers, ring bags, laptop bags, sling bags, palazzo pants, and dining sets. 

When: October 22 to October 28, 10:30 AM to 8 PM

Where: The Blind Relief Association, Delhi Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Near Hotel Oberoi

Entry: Free 

Dilli Haat INA Diwali Mela 2024

Dilli Haat INA

The already buzzing Dilli Haat transforms into a festive shopping oasis with the Diwali Bazaar. You’ll find everything from clothes and accessories to home decor and handicraft products. The food stalls remain as delicious and inviting as ever. Head here to kick off your Diwali prep!

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Meri Dilli Utsav

Meri Dilli Utsav

Meri Dilli Utsav is a three-day extravaganza, this time they'll have over 200 stalls for shopping your hearts and flavourful delicacies and entertainment programs to get into the spirit of Diwali. They even have swings and activities for kids, so they don't get bored —it's the perfect family outing.

When: October 25 to October 27 

Where: Dilli Haat, Pitampura

Entry: INR 20 per person

Epic Diwali Mela

Epic Diwali Mela

It's the fourteenth edition of the Epic Diwali Mela, and this one is mainly for shoppers! There are going to be lots of stalls displaying everything from apparel and jewellery to furnishings and home decor, bound to sort you out for your Diwali gifting.

When: October 4 to October 6, 11 AM to 8 PM

Where: Apparel House, Sector 44 

Entry: Free

Ekatva Festival 2024

Ekatva Festival 2024

Ekatva Festival is Delhi's largest Green Diwali & Sustainable Festival. They are back with their second edition and are looking forward to welcoming over 4,000 people this year. You can expect a lot of eco-conscious brands, delectable food stalls, Indie music performances, exciting games, and even a MasterChef challenge! 

When: October 27

Where: Sunder Nursery

Entry: INR 199 Onwards

Hue Finds Diwali Mela

Hue Finds Diwali Mela

Hue Finds with its venue partner La Vie En Rose is here to make your Diwali more magical and musical. Over 10+ artists will be performing live this year. Apart from that, there will be delicious food, eye-catching art, and amazing clothing stores to start your festive shopping spree. 

When: October 19, 2 PM to 10 PM

Where: La Vie En Rose 2.0, Basement, Westend Marg, opposite Rose Cafe

Entry: INR 199 

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