DU’s Top Diwali Melas You Can't Miss This October

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Freshers and new comers to Delhi University should not miss the Diwali season of the University. The melas found at DU are colorful mingles of tradition, fun and revelry. Even if it is the first time you will taste these traditional melas or if you already love festivals, the two campuses of DU turn into festival hubs in the month of October. Without further ado let’s start with the top Diwali melas that you have to attend this year!

1. Onella And Deep-Aavya-Li At Miranda House

There is this tradition of having the grand Diwali Mela at Miranda House. The Diwali Mela at Miranda House is sophisticated and has a legacy of being one of the best organised fests. Beautifully decorated, all kinds of local producers are selling their hand-made items, and there are performances too, so it is a real cultural showcase. Students dressed up in their traditional best perform traditional rituals such as lighting of diyas and enjoy themselves at games like tambola and ring tossing.

Highlights:

Fashion accessories, hand made jewelry, home décor items.
Show by cultural groups.
Ethnic wear stalls and foods sold by inprovinces vendors.

Why you can’t miss it: It’s a fusion of the conventional and contemporary cultural ideas which bridge the vacuum that allows one to enjoy the true spirit of the festivity in the company of DU.

2. Diwali Mela At Lady Shri Ram College

Diwali Fiesta is the annual festival celebration that is celebrated in Lady Shri Ram College. Being a famous art school LSR’s Diwali Mela is colorful affair and that’s expected from art students. Unlike other melas, this mela includes fair trade products, hand painted diya lamps and natural beauty products. Adding to that, there are activities that let you make your own holiday ornaments from scratch.

Highlights:

Eco-friendly product stalls.
DIY decorative activities also created in interaction with visitors.

Performing arts, including live music concerts, tradition and folklore shows.

Why you can’t miss it: Unlike retail mela which main purpose is to sold products, LSR’s mela aims at creating an environment which represent the sense of happy eco. Besides, the campus becomes very colorful and full of lights in the evening.

3. Suruchi At Hindu College

One of the most vibrant Diwali melas happens at Hindu College and is fueled by the intrepid campus life. The pivot of this event is a diverse food court where visitors will be able to taste authentic Indian dishes. Be it chaat or momos, or traditional Indian sweets this food festival is a must for food lovers. Besides the food you’ll get to witness some amazing dance and drama performances from DU societies.

Highlights:

A wide range of of Food outlets are there.
Shows and performances by the societies in drama and dance.
Fun games and giveaways.

Why you can’t miss it: Just for the food, Hindu College’s mela is one which should not be missed. Although it will be hard not to get the flu from the other people there, the games and entertaining programmes will make the experience quite joyful.

4. The Diwali Mela At Kamala Nehru College

Kamala Nehru College Diwali Mela is famous for their shopping extravaganza especially their crafted items and elegant festival oriented trinkets. You can find everything right from the rangoli kits which have been designed in a very complicated way to gift items for the near and dear ones. The fest also encompasses a vibrant musical and DJ night performance, so people of all sorts should find something to their liking.

Highlights:

Festival accessories different from other accessories in terms of style and design.
Rangoli and art workshops.
DJ night for night / for fun / for dancing.

5. SRCC’s Diwali Carnival

The annual Carnival of Lights organized by the students at Shri Ram College of Commerce has the energy of Diwali and charity at its core organizing theme. That’s why it’s not only a shopping centre and an entertainment centre, it also encompasses charitable activities. Most of the stalls are managed by NGOs, and the regular mela also benefits some social funds.

Highlights:

Charity stalls run by NGOs.
Discos with artistic zones and backdrop.
REAL-LIFE ACTIVITIES: Such as card games, bingo, lotteries and fun quizzes with gifts.

Why you can’t miss it: It is as entertaining as partying and charity at the same time since it promotes a worthwhile event.

6. Diwali Bonanza At St Stephen’s College

However, the pride of St. Stephen’s College Diwali Mela is all about cultural diversity. This mela features musical tribute and drama productions as well as art works within the concept of Diwali Festival. It is also very popular with readers, since book sellers are available selling books for reasonable prices and literature students giving readings.

Highlights:

Music and drama performances.
Art and literature stalls.
Organize book fairs with special offer prices in order too attract more people.

Why you can’t miss it: It would be ideal for him or her that enjoys arts and wishes to feel the culturally enriched ambiance of the DU during Diwali.

7. Diwali Buzz At The Venkateswara College

It indicates that the colleges acts as more than versus for students; they go further; by providing not only space for students to compete but also organize their competitions, the colleges serve as central places wherein students would turn to engage in friendly competition.
Further, the college has a tradition of Diwali celebrations usually highly energized. The college also gets one of the biggest Diwali melas including, food trucks, Bouncy Castle and many more. For those people who love crowds and, therefore, the hustle and bustle of people all around and to obey the shouting vendors, this is the mela. From colourful dance to racy street food, this mela is an assault on the senses in the nicest way.

Highlights:

Some of the food trucks we came across included;
Live shows and disc-jockeying shows as well.
Thrilling rides and games.

Why you can’t miss it: Venkateswara’s Diwali Mela is thus the largest and most fun filled to be considered the ultimate celebration of Diwali.

8. Cultural Diwali Fest At Gargi College

It is one of the major annual event happening in Gargi College.
The Diwali Fest celebrated in Gargi College has a rich cultural theme which involves, contests, performances and other activities. A uniqueness of this mela is that it considers competition through dance-offs, bands and fashion show. All in all, if you like energetic and rather bright live shows you will definitely like it.

Highlights:

Singing battles and dance battles.
Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs in fashion design and fashion merchandising, fashion shows, fashion competitions.
It has incorporated various creatively designed Diwali photo booths.

Why you can’t miss it: It is fests having more competition and actual friendly spirit where you can dance and shout for your friends or even be a part of the fest yourself. Also, creative photo booths are cool to check!

9. Sparsh At Jesus And Mary College

The event that I was able to enjoy witness at Jesus and Mary College is one of the prettiest Diwali melas which involves decorating every corner of the college campus with fairy lights and replacing it with diyas. In addition to the beautiful design of the fair, it also provides the spiritual corners for students and having prayers apart from the cultural programs.

Highlights:

Prayer havans and few prayer spaces.
Schemes used in the decoration and lighting for Diwali have traditionally been the same.
Music and dancing.

Why you can’t miss it: It provides a calm and tasteful Diwali which is ideal for persons who would like to have a festival but with a bit of religious activities and cultural activities.

10. Dholida At Bharati College

Known for its cultural diversity and enthusiasm, Bharati College hosts one of the most exciting Diwali melas in DU. The mela is a vibrant blend of South Indian traditions and North

Indian festivities, offering a unique cultural experience. From traditional food stalls to fun games, music performances, and handmade crafts, this mela celebrates the spirit of Diwali in a dynamic way. It's a great spot for students to immerse themselves in the festive vibe while exploring different cultural elements.

Conclusion

Diwali season at Delhi University is not merely about lovely lighting and fun events; it’s more about making relations, preserving culture and being a part of the beautiful tradition. Every mela is different and gives students the rare opportunity to interact with each other, taste and enjoy different facets of Indian culture all while creating wonderful memories to cherish. From the shopping point of view, from food joints to cultural performances, DU’s Diwali melas are something you shouldn't miss. Therefore Uh we are ready to serve you with an October filled with happiness, jokes, and celebrations.

Get ready to celebrate the festival of light – Diwali at DU this October and let every moment rock!

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