4 Places to Head to for Best Diwali Mela in Delhi

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4 Places to Head to for Best Diwali Mela in Delhi

It's time for arguably the most popular of all the Indian festivals, Diwali. There is a scattering of the locations around Delhi to experience the best of Diwali mela – choose the one for you and enjoy the festivities.

The festival of lights is celebrated with great enthusiasm throughout the whole country. It is not only the time for lamps and fireworks, it is the time for giving gifts and presents to your family, friends and beloved ones – and for shopping. If you happen to be in Delhi during Diwali mela, here are some ideas where to join the celebrations.

Sunder Nagar Diwali Mela
One of the oldest and most popular places to celebrate Diwali mela in Delhi. From ferris wheel rides and magic shows to endless shopping stalls, Sunder Nagar will be a hotspot this year on November, 3–4, betweem 4.30 pm and 10 pm.

Diwali Mela – Meri Dilli Utsav 2018
Three days of uncomparable shopping, eating and entertainment experience await visitors at Dilli Haat, Pitam Pura (Near TV Tower) from November, 2 to 4, between 4 pm and 11 pm.

Blind School Diwali Mela
One of the best annual fairs in Delhi features items produced by blind school students – from handmade lamps to candles and clothes. It will last from today till November, 4 (10 am–8 pm).

Dilli Haat Diwali Mela
While Dilli Haat is well known to all the shopping enthusiasts throughout the year for unique handicrafts and artisian items, during the festival there will be also cultural performances and festive apparel on sale. Open the whole day during November 2–4.

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