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Blind School Diwali Mela
Diwali Mela at the Blind Relief Association is a harbinger of Diwali in Delhi. Blind School Diwali Bazaar is undoubtedly the most popular Diwali do in Delhi. The pre-winter pleasant weather that Delhi experiences adds cheer to the event.
Goods on offer generally comprise Corporate Diwali Gifts, arty diya stalls, fancy hanging lamps, clothes, ornaments, home décor, Feng Shui items, dry flowers, handmade chocolates etc.
When: 15 Oct – 21 Oct 2022
Timing: 10 am to 8 pm
Parking: Sunehri Bagh Bus Terminal / Bhairon Mandir Parking
Entry Tickets: Free
What to buy: Hand made diyas, Candles, carry bags and incense sticks at Blind school counter, Homemade chocolate hampers
What to eat: Mawa Kachori and tea
What to avoid: Shopping close to the last date. It gets crowded and the good stuff is already sold.
Nearest Metro Station: Jor Bagh or Lajpat Nagar
Read our experience of earlier editions of Blind School Diwali Mela here and here
Festival of Lights by Dastkar
Dastkar’s annual Diwali fair is called Festival of Lights. To be held at Kisan Haat at Andheria Modh, this is a rich collection of Indian handicrafts by way of weaves and artifacts. The goods displayed at this exhibition are a notch refined than the more affordable Indian crafts available at Delhi Haat.
When: 7 Oct to 19 Oct 2022
Timing: 11 am to 7 pm
Parking: Dedicated parking outside Kisan Haat
Entry Tickets: Rs.30/-
What to buy: Plants, clothes by yardage, and home decor
What to do: Shopping and photography
What to eat: Mix veg pakoras and tea at Gali-e-Khaas
What to avoid: Bargaining (Most of the stuff is made by artisans)
Nearest Metro Station: Chattarpur
Click here for pictures of previous editions of Dastkar Festival of Light
Dilli Haat INA Diwali Bazaar
Indulge in some festival shopping and binging at the Delhi Haat Diwali bazaar. Delhi Haat is loved by puritans for the quality of stuff that is on offer and by others who just want to soak in some festivities. Along with exquisite crafty stuff, they have simple crockery, bags, and doormats for day-to-day use. Delhi Haat INA market is one of the finest-looking venues in Delhi and with Diwali decoration, it looks even better.
When: 5 Oct to 23 Oct 2022
Timing: 10 am to 8 pm
Parking: Dedicated parking at the front and the back gate of Delhi Haat
Entry Tickets: 30/- for adults and 20/- for kids
What to buy: Brass diyas and Diwali decoration
What to do: Shopping and photography
What to eat: Pooran poli at Maharashtra stall and Rajasthan thali
What to avoid: Driving. One is better off taking the metro
Nearest Metro Station: INA
*For more information check out the Delhi Tourism website and social media
Sunder Nagar Diwali Mela
Unlike Blind School Diwali Mela which focuses more on craft, The Sunder Nagar Diwali Mela is more of a funfair with giant wheels, chuski wallas, and even a dance stage. The crowd here enjoys the gamut of games along with eating and shopping.
When: Dates Not Confirmed
Timing: 4 pm onwards
Parking: Sunder Nagar Market and service lanes
Entry Tickets: Rs 150/-
What to buy: Handmade stationery items
What to do: Various games and Giant Wheel
What to eat: Kebabs, Rolls, and Chuski
What to avoid: Coming during the daytime. It’s only in the evening.
Nearest Metro Station: Jor Bagh or Lajpat Nagar
Review of Previous Year
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Diwali sounds so much fun food light and colors . Love this celebration i went last time with my friends i was amazing
So interesting, thanks for sharing all this great info with us.
All of these are really vibrant looking Diwali fairs that bring alive the spirit of the festival. I must say that with these spectacular fairs, one can actually forget the Christmas Markets of Europe! Each of these fairs seems to have a unique character, especially Dastkar’s annual Diwali fair, looks really fascinating.
Dastkar is still rather active in terms of winter fair so long and so forth
Dastkar’s annual Diwali fair looks like such an incredible time to be had! I’d love to visit it one day, myself.
They are having a crafts fair in Delhi as we speak.
I am so excited about Diwali, all the colors and delicious food…Can’t wait!!!
What a beautiful and colorful celebration! I would love to visit one of these and see it in person!
Wow,this guide is so informative. Thanks for sharing.
Would be thrilling for me to go to India and see a real celebration. What a memory it would be!
Post COVID travel – you can make a plan..
These are great fairs to visit! I love handcrafted stuff! Thanks for the info.
This is such an extensive and informative list.. Really impressive 🙂