6 Fantastic Diwali Melas To Attend In Delhi NCR, 2022 To Revel In The Festivities

Diwali is a festival of lights and celebrations. It’s that time of the year when the houses are all decked up with pretty décor, shimmery lights, happiness, and all good vibes. It is also the season of giving and receiving. And what better way to stock up on Diwali gifts and home décor along with getting that perfect Instagramable Diwali outfit, than making our way to the bustling Diwali Bazaars happening in the city this month? Read on!

1. Gumbad Defence Colony Diwali Bazaar

Gumbad Defence Colony Diwali Bazaar is known for how immense and open-spaced the mela is known to be. Decked up with varieties of modernist and beautiful festive decor and stalls filled with Diwali goodies, this mela is being celebrated this year in an absolutely grand manner. After shopping, it is a ritual to go have yummy kebabs from the food stalls, so don’t forget to drop by the food stalls and wolf down festive delicacies!

Where | Gumbad Roundabout, Main Market, Def Col
When | 15 -16 October 2022
Timings | 2 PM - 10 PM

2. Dilli Haat Diwali Bazaar

Dilli Haat, INA has always been a hotspot for people from all around the world. But during the festive season, Delhi Haat transforms into a festive paradise. They have such pretty Diwali décor, and pure Khadi and cotton apparel in stalls that you’ll never come back home empty-handed from INA. It is one of the most popular Diwali shopping for all things like accessories, Kolhapuri chappals, handicraft products, and many more. Don’t forget to eat your way through the different drool-worthy delicacies of the states of India when you drop by to fill your bags! 

Where | Delhi Haat, INA

3. Festival Of Lights By Dastkar

This grand shopping mela showcases the creative and hardworking rural artisans who are much rooted in the cultural and diverse India. The intricacy of the work will leave you in awe and each home decor piece or furnishing they sell has a unique characteristic of its own, making no two pieces alike! Dastkar is known as an organization that works to regain the traditional crafts of India. So go on and buy the best diyas, candles, and lights from here this Diwali season! 

Where | Nature Bazaar venue, Anuvrat Marg, Kisan Haat, Andheria Modh, Chhattarpur
When | 7 – 19 October
Timings | 11 AM – 7 PM

4. Blind School Diwali Bazar 

There are some traditional things every Delhiite does before Diwali - the list includes things like festive wear shopping, hosting card parties, attending Diwali Melas, going diya shopping and getting your favourite mithais to make the festival even sweeter. And this year, the Blind School Bazar is leaving no stone unturned to make the festivities truly brighter. From the beautiful diyas, the good cause that it’s all done for, the beautiful and dazzling festive wear to the great amalgamation of gifts to choose from, the Blind School Diwali Mela is all things fun and amazing, drop by soon to enjoy it in all its glory!

Where | Blind School Diwali Bazar - Blind School laws, Lodhi Road
When | 15th - 21st October 2022

5. Diwali Mela

Thi Diwali mela in GT Road is all set to add stars to your celebrations at Maple Gold Banquets. It has a variety to shop, not just limited to Diwali festivities, starting from scented candles, soaps, footwear, bedsheets, handicrafts and more! These make a good gifting basket set, which you can get customised for your family depending on their likes and dislikes! Sounds like a thoughtful gift to us!

Where | Diwali Mela - Maple Gold Banquets, Opposite Gujranwala Town, GT Road
When |  15 October
Timings | 11 AM

6. Sunder Nagar Diwali Mela

This mela should be the last place to explore because this is one of the oldest places in Delhi to experience the joy of Diwali celebrations and to buy festive gift options. The folks behind the mela have been hosting this mela-cum-bazaar for ages and it, therefore, is a must-visit. Handicraft items are sold here in massive quantities because they are so good. Also, décor items are simple, yet are perfect to deck your homes with light and prosperity! 

Where | Sunder Nagar Diwali Mela - Sunder Nagar Park, Sundar Nagar

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