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Tag Archives: Deepavali
#15. Simple Joys: Seeing Deepavali Decor in the train
Just seeing your upcoming festival being recognised was nice.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Daily Photo, decor, decorations, Deepavali, Life, Living, MRT, photos, Singapore
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Visited Singapore’s Deepavali Bazaar (2015): Glad the Haze or should I say Smog has Cleared for Deepavali
Was thinking that I was going to miss the Deepavali bazaar due to the thick haze enveloping Singapore. Thankful for the change with the monsoon and the winds is in a more favourable direction. Less of the smog from the … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged bazaar, Deepavali, Deepavali 2015, festival, hindu, Little India, Serangoon Road, Singapore
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Deepavali Street Decorations
I didn’t get to see the Deepavali street light-up, but I’m glad I got to at least see this year’s theme during the day time. I hope that I don’t miss the Christmas light up this year. Here’s a slightly … Continue reading
Deepavali Panic
Deepavali decorations are up at Serangoon Road and for me it signals the end of the year and all the things I meant up but failed to achieve. Yes, I’m being gloomy rather than positive. I guess I could look … Continue reading
Deepavali Lights at Night
My mum wanted to drive through Little India to see the Deepavali Lights at night. We got into a jam but it was worth it. Love our street light ups and I can’t wait to see the Christmas night lights … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 2012, Deepavali, Light Up, Lights, Little India, night, street
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Litte India Just Before Deepavali
Now is a great time to visit Little India with the added excitement from Deepavali, the festival of lights. Wrote about my visit at White as Milk.
Posted in White as Milk
Tagged culture, Deepavali, Little India, people, photos, Serangoon Road, vibrant
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Deepavali Fair at Little India
Ready made plastic kolams. I prefer traditional ones made with lots of effort – chalk drawings filled in with coloured rice. Again I prefer home-made goodies to these mass-produced ones. Lots of interesting decorative items. It’s rather fun to walk … Continue reading
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Tagged 2012, Deepavali, Deepavali Fair, Little India, Serangoon Road, Singapore
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Deepavali Decorations at Little India 2012
Both my mum and I found the swans the most captivating. They were so fairy tale like. I’m really looking forward to the buzz closer to Deepavali but for now we enjoyed the street decorations. Would be a lot better … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 2012, decorations, Deepavali, peacock, Singapore, street, swan
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Little India Deepavali Fair 2011 at Birch Road
It was scorching hot, but we decided to take a quick look at the fair. Deepavali decorations. Fresh coconuts. Punjabi suits, kurtas and Indian style clothes for kids. Just across the road is Mustapha. The fair is located just across … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, coconuts, decorations, Deepavali, Deepavali Fair, festival, Life, Little India, Living, photography, photos, punjabi suits, Singapore, travel
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Little India Deepavali Decorations 2011
Haven’t yet seen the street lights at Little India, but took a look at the decorations during the day. This year Deepavali falls on my uncle’s birthday, 26th October. The peacock is the perfect majestic and auspicious symbol for Deepavali … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society
Tagged culture, decor, Deepavali, design, diwali, festival, Life, Little India, Living, peacock, photography, photos, pretty, Singapore, travel
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How We Celebrated Deepavali 2010 – Feasting
Kolam made with coloured rice and powder. In India they use traditional clay oil lamps, but tea candles were used here. Murruku – deep fried and savoury. Imagine pretzels with indian spices. Rose flavoured acchu murukku – a variation of … Continue reading
Deepavali Never Seemed as Exciting as Christmas
Felt like re-blogging (with a few edits) what I posted half a year ago because tomorrow is the 5th of November and I’ll be celebrating Deepavali in Singapore. As a child I had always been fascinated by Christmas. Santa Claus, … Continue reading
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Tagged Celebration, Christmas, culture, customs, Deepavali, diwali, family, festival, happiness, Happy Deepavali, Happy Diwali, hindu, Life, Living, meaning, personal, photography, photos, significance, Singapore
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Singapore Daily Photos: Deepavali Lights
Deepavali, the Hindu Festival of Lights (it’s not the Hindu New Year, but a religious day celebrating the triumph of good over evil), falls on the 5th of November this year. You must walk or drive through Serangoon Road to … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, attractions, beautiful, beauty, culture, decor, Deepavali, design, festival, goddess, hindu, Life, Light Up, Little India, Living, must see, personal, photography, photos, pretty, Singapore, street, Things To Do, travel, wealth
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Singapore Daily Photos: NTUC at Ang Mo Kio Hub
A place where you can find some of the cheapest groceries. The only problem is, it’s always too crowded.
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Tagged Ang Mo Kio Hub, cheapest, culture, cute, decor, decorations, Deepavali, design, Food, groceries, Life, Living, photography, photos, shopping, Singapore, travel
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Singapore Daily Photos: Deepavali Lights
Was really happy today. Haven’t been truly joyful for quite a while. Thankful to have the best uncles, aunts and cousins in the world. Had a meal with the whole family which we haven’t done in quite a while. It’s … Continue reading
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Tagged 2010, culture, decorations, Deepavali, design, festival, Life, Light Up, Lights, Living, photography, photos, Singapore, street, travel
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Singapore Daily Photo: Deepavali Decorations at Little India
Deepavali (Hindu Festival of Lights) is on 5th November but the decorations are up already in Little India. Our tourism board seems to be working very hard to entertain our influx of tourists. If it’s good for the economy then … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, culture, decorations, Deepavali, festival, Life, Little India, Living, personal, photography, photos, Singapore, travel
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Deepavali is in the Air
Took a picture of the decorations from the car. Love this year’s peacock theme. Must come again closer to Deepavali to experience the festivities. Well, especially to check out, and of course consume, the “palahaaram” (indian sweetmeats) on sale. 5 … Continue reading
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Tagged 2006, decorations, Deepavali, Little India, old posts, Serangoon Road, Singapore
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