WELCOME TO NIGHTLIFE @ LITTLE INDIA!
In our final installment of Nightlife during Festive Season, we are going to talk about Deepavali and Singapore's Little India!
History about Deepavali:
Deepavali is celebrated in the month of "Ashwayuja" (seventh) month of the Hindu Calender. It usually falls between the Month of October and November.
The great significance of this season is that the Hindu believes that Deepavali is the day where good triumph over evil ones. In fact, the word Deepvali means, Festival Of Light.
To cut the long history short, Deepavali is to remember the return of Lord Rama, along with Sita and Lakshman, from his fourteen-year-long exile and vanquishing the demon-king Ravana. [adapted from wikipedia]
What believers in Singapore do on this day:
Before this day, they will prepare themselves by heading over to Little India located at Serangoon Road for shopping. They will prepare Deepavali gifts, having family and friends gathering, wearing new clothes to symbolise new beginning, and heading over to The Sri Veerama Kaliamman Temple at for prayer and worship. They will also light up candles around their house during nightfall.
What does Nightlife has any concern with Little India and Deepavali?
During this season, Little India will be light up with Deepavali lightings and decorations. The bustling crowd will also hype up the festive season atmosphere.It is certainly a great place to be at to celebrate The Festival of Light along with all other Hindu believers. Do embrace tolerance as it may get too crowded during the night. :)
What we say?
If you are interested in Hindu culture and would want to appreciate it, we would suggest to visit these places in Little India.
The Sri Veerama Kalimman Temple is a place where Hindu believers gather for prayer and worship. It is established between the year 1855 and 1860. Be enriched by the culture and Tour guide services are provided in Singapore Visitors Centre and Changi Airport upon arrival.
Mustafa Centre is a 24 hour operated shopping centre. They have almost everything for you to bring home and they are cheaply sold at great affordable prices. A great place to get great bargain for gifts and souvenirs. The team has been there a few separate occasion and are able to get stuff that pricing are cheaper than retail prices.
The Tekka Centre is located right outside Little India MRT Station and they have great saris and lots of Indian and Hindu Culture related antiques and goods.I am sure you are able to get nice Indian dress and clothing for your family. All size available! You are able to buy good quality cloth and silk at here too! The ground floor of the complex is a hawker centre and wet market that sells authentic indian ingredients and cuisines.
Of course, after visiting all the heritage and shopping centre, it time to visit the shophouses of Serangoon Road where the goldsmith shops are located at. Great authentic Gold are found in the goldsmith. Jewelry from india can be sold to everyone, be it young or old!
How to get to Little India:
Alight at NEL (purple MRT line) at Little India Station or Farrer Park Station.
SBS : 48,56,57,66,131,166,170
SMRT: 67,851,960,980
Our say:
Indeed, Little India is like a miniature India In Singapore. But when the term "light" comes into place, we need to come into contact to "nightlife" as Light expels Darkness. Hence it is vital that nightlife during Deepavali take into place with nice lightings and decorations.
However, other parts of the world such as in United Kingdom do celebrate Deepavali. The Picture below is taken from wikipedia showing people in UK celebrating this Festival of light.
The vibrant nightlife at Little India is certainly inspiring during festive seasons.
We hope that you would enjoy our series on Festive seasons! Hope you have a great trip to Little India!
This post is cater to:
Travellers who seek to be immerse into countries heritage and culture. (Drifter Travellers)
Family Travellers.
Acknowledgement:
http://throughtheeye12.blogspot.com/2010_04_01_archive.html for the photo
http://www.focussingapore.com/information-singapore/deepavali-festival.html for the history of Deepavali.
http://www.focussingapore.com/information-singapore/deepavali-festival.html for the history of Deepavali.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashvin for information on Hindu Calender
http://www.etour-singapore.com/little-india.html
www.sbstransit.com.sg and www.smrt.com.sg for information on bus services and MRT information to Little India
http://www.etour-singapore.com/little-india.html
www.sbstransit.com.sg and www.smrt.com.sg for information on bus services and MRT information to Little India
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