Singapore is making itself ready for its famous Festival Season, as visitors from the region occupy the island-nation to enjoy the magic of the awaited Deepavali festival set to offer original Indian cultural experiences.

Deepavali marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year according to the Lunar Calendar. The translation means 'Row of Lights'. It celebrates the victory of goodness over evil, light over darkness. Deepavali is a 5 day festival  and during Deepavali, people pray to Lakshmi, Goddess of wealth, light, prosperty and wisdom, but also to God Ganesha, the 'Remover of Obstacles' or the 'Lord of Beginnings'.

Deepavali celebrations take place in many countries in the world. On the first day of the Diwali festival people pray, eating a special breakfast made of many different foods. The Hindu Goddess Lakshmi's statue and images are carried through the streets in processions. During festival days, doorways are hung with torans of mango leaves and marigolds. Deepavali is being celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains & Buddhists. On the day of Deepavali people exchange gifts, using firecrackers, making fireworks & bonfires and have festive meals. In India, the festival of Lights takes place after the monsoon season when the weather is pleasant.

To mark Deepavali in Singapore,  "Little India" on Serangoon Road is decorated with lights, garlands and colorful arches. The streets of Little India are transformed into a vibrant, colourful place and festive bazaars and numerous cultural activities are held. The streets of Little India will be lit up from October 12 to November18

This year, Deepavali falls on October 26^th.

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