Deepavali

Henna, saris and a sea of lights: Your guide to celebrating Deepavali 2026

(From left) Shoppers at the 2025 edition of the Indian Inks Deepavali Pop-up at Lyf @ Farrer Park, performers on Campbell Lane during the Indian Heritage Centre’s Deepavali Open House.

Ishtara Jewellery expands to iconic Komala Vilas location

The shuttered Komala Vilas Vegetarian Restaurant since January 2026, a popular heritage Indian food restaurant along Serangoon Road.

Finding Joy

A slice of joy: The life and legacy of Auntie Jessie’s sugee cake

The sugee cake, baked by the author's Aunty Jessie and Uncle Gerry, has been a feature of their family gatherings.

Indian festival of lights Diwali joins UNESCO heritage list

As one of Hinduism’s most significant festivals, millions of Indians celebrate Diwali, also known as Deepavali, not just in India, but globally.

Istana open house to be held on Nov 9 in celebration of Deepavali

This year’s open house celebrates the SG60 theme, “Building Our Singapore Together”.

New Delhi air quality at hazardous levels after Diwali firecracker ban relaxation

A man jogs on a road shrouded in smog on the day after Diwali, in New Delhi, India, on Oct 21.

Toxic haze chokes Indian capital, pollution spikes due to Diwali fireworks

New Delhi and its sprawling metropolitan region are regularly ranked among the world’s most polluted capitals.

‘You are not forgotten’: Soup kitchen in Little India celebrates Deepavali with migrant workers

Soup kitchen Krsna's Free Meals is preparing a Deepavali fiesta for migrant workers on Oct 20.

Hundreds of migrant workers celebrate Deepavali at Gardens by the Bay

Migrants workers participating in games and other activities at the Deepavali celebrations event held at Gardens by the Bay.

Heavy traffic, large crowds expected at Little India for Deepavali this weekend

With heavy human and vehicular traffic expected, signs will be put up to direct pedestrians, and auxiliary police officers will also be on hand to provide assistance.

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