{"id":12099,"date":"2017-10-18T03:04:47","date_gmt":"2017-10-17T19:04:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/blog\/singapore\/?p=12099"},"modified":"2022-07-01T04:09:46","modified_gmt":"2022-06-30T20:09:46","slug":"deepavali-2017-places-go-things-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/deepavali-2017-places-go-things-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Deepavali 2017: Places to go and things to do"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every year, 800 million people around the world come together to celebrate Deepavali, also known as Diwali, or the Festival of Lights. In this article, we bring to you a few fun facts about Deepavali, and round up a list of places to go and things to do for your Deepavali 2017 celebrations! (<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.liebherr.com\/appliances\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2016\/10\/Deepavali_1_Panther-721x400.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\">Cover image credits<\/a>)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Fun facts about Deepavali<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whilst the date of Deepavali is determined by the Hindu lunar calendar, Deepavali isn\u2019t just celebrated by Hindus. The Sikhs also commemorate this day, as it marks the release of Hargobind Sahibji (the sixth of the ten Gurus of Sikhism) who was held captive by the mogul emperor Shah Jahan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from being a national holiday in Singapore and India, Deepavali is also conferred this status in Trinidad &amp; Tobago, Myanmar, Nepal, Mauritius, Guyana, Surinam, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Fiji. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deepavali is celebrated with firecrackers, and the total cost of firecrackers exploded around the world is estimated to be in the vicinity of one billion dollars. (That\u2019s a lot of firecrackers!)<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Deepavali 2017: Places to go<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>#1: Deepavali Festival Village<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1-6.jpg\" alt=\"deepavali festival village\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1-6.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1-6-940x626.jpg 940w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1-6-440x294.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(<a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--3htAK03oow\/Ul5oAoE1j9I\/AAAAAAAAFgU\/aR-L_a1ZaP8\/s1600\/Litte+India+Singapore+Deepavali+Diwali+Colorful+Lights+Festival+Village.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\">Credits<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hastings Road has been turned into a pedestrian-only street for more than a month now. Drop by between 11am till 10pm to soak up the infectious atmosphere, and check out the bazaar stalls which sell everything from festive snacks (such as our favourite murukku!), to flower garlands, to jewellery and trinkets. You can also get henna painted on your hands here!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: Campbell Lane and Hastings Road<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#2: Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/2-5.jpg\" alt=\"deepavali sri veeramakaliamman temple\" width=\"1480\" height=\"833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/2-5.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/2-5-940x529.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1480px) 100vw, 1480px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitsingapore.com\/see-do-singapore\/culture-heritage\/places-of-worship\/sri-veeramakaliamman-temple\/jcr:content\/par-carousel\/carousel_detailpage\/carousel\/item_1.thumbnail.carousel-img.1480.833.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\">Credits<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve never been inside a Hindu temple, now\u2019s your chance. In particular, we recommend visiting the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple in Little India &#8211; this is one of Singapore\u2019s oldest Hindu temples, and it\u2019s dedicated to the goddess and destroyer of evil, Sri Veeramakaliamman.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: 141 Serangoon Road, Singapore 218042, Singapore<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#3: The Istana<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12103\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/3-2.jpg\" alt=\"deepavali istana\" width=\"1200\" height=\"803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/3-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/3-2-940x629.jpg 940w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/3-2-440x294.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(<a href=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/5e\/Istana_%28Singapore%29.jpg\/1200px-Istana_%28Singapore%29.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\">Credits<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>President Halimah Yacob will host her first Istana open house on 22nd October 2017 in celebration of Deepavali.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fees of S$2 to S$10 will be charged for guided tours and to enter the Istana main building. The Istana grounds will be open to the public from 8.30am to 6pm.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: Orchard Road, Singapore 238823<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Deepavali 2017: Things to do<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>#1: Singapore Philatelic Museum Deepavali Open House<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pop by the Philatelic Museum on 18th October 2017 to experience fun Deepavali-themed activities such as making Rangoli sand art, taking part in an Indian culture quiz, creating your own Deepavali-inspired stamps, and more. To make a day of it, check out the various exhibitions (non Deepavali related!) whilst you\u2019re there. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#2: Indian Heritage Centre Deepavali Open House<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On 17th October, there\u2019s the Let\u2019s Light Up Little India programme, a guided tour, and free snacks. On 18th October, there\u2019s henna art and rangoli activities, a guided tour, and a heritage trail. The best part? Admission is free for everyone! Check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/indianheritagecentre\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Heritage Centre\u2019s Facebook page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more details.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of whether you\u2019re Hindu, Deepavali is a great time to surround yourself with friends and family and indulge in yummy Indian food. Have a blast! <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every year, 800 million people around the world come together to celebrate Deepavali, also known as Diwali, or the Festival of Lights. In this article, we bring to you a few fun facts about Deepavali, and round up a list of places to go and things to do for your Deepavali 2017 celebrations! 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