I was fortunate to visit Singapore's Little India just before the Deepavali (Diwali) celebration. Deepavali is the Hindu Festival of Light signifying the triumph of good over evil, celebrated in October or November (following the lunar calendar). During the one month before the Deepavali celebration, Little India gets more vibrant and colourful than before.
It's literally a colourful time to be here during the one month, with colourful lights illuminating Serangoon Road (the main street) and some of the backstreets. Many shops and open-air markets stay open into the evening as Hindu shoppers head to Little India preparing for the celebration. As Deepavali approaches, there is the fire-walking festival called Thimithi.
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| Entering Little India during the Deepavali season |
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| Serangoon Road during the Deepavali season |
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| Decorations for Deepavali |
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| Colourful clothes for Deepavali |
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| Indian sweets for Deepavali |
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