Deepavali in Singapore

Deepavali, the festival of lights, celebrates the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. It is the most important festival for Singapore's Hindu community and a gazetted public holiday.

Families light oil lamps, decorate their homes with colourful kolam (rangoli) patterns, prepare festive sweets and visit the temple. The Little India precinct is illuminated with a spectacular annual light-up and street bazaar in the weeks leading up to the festival.