TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY | DEEPAVALI SINGAPORE 2024

Experiencing Deepavali in Little India, Singapore

Deepavali is more than just a festival, it’s a reminder to keep our inner light shining, seek wisdom, and spread kindness wherever we go.

Elvie ❤️ Lins
The Heritage Pub
Published in
7 min readNov 1, 2024

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Colorful lights above the streets and shophouses building on both side in Little India by night.
Street of Little India in Singapore ©ElvieLins

On October 30, I visited the heart of Little India, Singapore, as the streets came alive with color, light, and celebration. Deepavali — or Diwali, as it’s known in other parts of the world — is the Hindu Festival of Lights, and this year, I had the opportunity to capture its vibrant spirit. The energy was contagious, as locals and tourists from across the globe gathered to celebrate, creating a unique blend of cultures and traditions in this lively neighborhood.

A vendor selling vibrant colors of fresh flowers and Garlands by the side road in Little India Singapore
A vendor selling fresh flowers and Garlands by the side road. ©ElvieLins

Little India, a historical and cultural district in Singapore, has long been a place where Hindu culture thrives, and during Deepavali, it truly transforms.

A Morning at the Temple

The following morning, on the main day of Deepavali — October 31 — I returned to Little India at dawn. The sky was still dim, and the…

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Elvie ❤️ Lins
Elvie ❤️ Lins

Written by Elvie ❤️ Lins

Writes about #Travel, #Photography, #Life, and #Poetry. Message me at @successwitheve on Twitter.

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