Celebrate the Festive Spirit of Deepavali at the Indian Heritage Centre

Free Teatime Snacks

Venue: Indian Heritage Centre, L1 Lobby
Dates and timings: Saturdays and Sundays (3 - 4pm)

Indulge in a delightful teatime experience with a variety of snack favourites, such as murukku, masala chai and iced rose syrup. This programme is suitable for participants of all ages.

Limited-Edition Deepavali Money Packets

Venue: Indian Heritage Centre, L1 Lobby 
Dates and timings:

• Saturdays (10am - 7pm)
• Sundays (10am - 5pm) 

Redeem limited-edition Deepavali money packets, available only at the Indian Heritage Centre while stocks last!

Festive Heritage Market

Venue: Indian Heritage Centre, L2 Special Exhibition Gallery
Dates and timings:

• Saturdays (10am - 8pm)
• Sundays (10am - 5pm) 

Venue: Indian Heritage Centre, L1 Lobby
Date: 27 September – 19 October
Time: 10am – 6pm
Admission fee: No registration required
*This programme is suitable for participants aged 4 – 12 years

Deepavali Weekday Crafts

Venue: Indian Heritage Centre
Date: Tuesdays to Fridays only

• 30 September – 3 October
• 7 – 10 October
• 14 – 17 October

Time: 10am – 6pm
Admission fee: No registration required

Join us for a hands-on Lotus tea light craft to celebrate the Festival of Deepavali and the beauty of flowers during our weekday craft activity! Whether young or old, everyone can get creative and light up their homes to welcome this joyous Festival of Lights. 

This programme is suitable for participants aged 4 years and above. Come craft, shine, and celebrate with us!

Divine Tales – Special After Dark Drama in the Gallery! (New night programming)

Venue: Indian Heritage Centre, L4 Gallery
Date: 27 September & 4 October
Time: 6pm & 7pm

Celebrate Deepavali in the gallery with a special dramatized skit, bringing to life the mythological tale behind the Festival of Lights through music, dance, and festive traditions. This programme is suitable for participants of all ages.

Deepavali Mural and Map

Venue: Little India MRT station
Date: 1 October – 11 November 
Time: All day

In partnership with the Land Transport Authority (LTA), IHC has commissioned contemporary artist Jayesh Sachdev to create a modern interpretation of Deepavali inspired by the vibrancy of Little India. Developed in collaboration with the Sunlove Active Aging Department (Depot Height and Serangoon).

The mural features contributions from 60 senior participants, celebrating both community spirit and cultural heritage. Complementing the artwork, the Deepavali map highlights festive activities and key happenings across Little India during the celebrations.

Paid Activities 

Traditional Lamp Art Making Workshop

Venue: Indian Heritage Centre, Level 2 Date: 27 & 28 September
Time: 10.30am -12pm
Admission fee: $20

Join artist Kanday Anjanappa to learn Tholu Bommalata, a traditional shadow puppet art from India. This beautiful craft features detailed designs and vibrant stories inspired by Hindu epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata.

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll sketch traditional patterns onto a leather lampshade, add colourful natural dyes, and punch tiny holes to create a stunning glowing effect when the lamp is lit. Take home a unique, handcrafted lampshade that could become your new favourite decoration! This programme is suitable for participants of all ages.

Cooking with Chef Devagi – From Petals to Plate

Venue: Indian Heritage Centre, Level 2 Date: 5 October
Time: 10.30am -12.30pm
Admission fee: $15

Join Chef Devagi for a Deepavali cooking demo featuring edible flowers. Learn how traditional Indian dishes are enhanced with roses, hibiscus, lotus, jasmine, neem, and banana blossoms, while discovering their cultural significance, health benefits, and festive uses.

The demo will showcase a Deepavali-inspired menu including Dried Neem Flower Rasam, Fruit Chaat on Lotus Petals, Banana Blossom Vadai, and Carrot-Rose-Coconut Laddu. This programme is suitable for participants aged 14 years and above.

The Story Behind Deepavali (parent-child workshop)

Venue: Indian Heritage Centre, Level 2 Date: 11 October
Time: 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Admission fee: $20 (one parent-child pair)

Celebrate Deepavali with an engaging storytelling session designed for young children and their parents. Through songs, interactive storytelling, and hands-on activities, children will explore the stories and traditions of Deepavali. The session encourages early language development as little ones naturally pick up vocabulary, gestures, and cultural values while bonding with their parents.

Each child receives creative worksheets and a personalised folder to continue their Tamil learning journey at home. This immersive experience fosters curiosity, builds confidence in speaking and participating, and provides a fun, interactive way for families to connect with Indian culture and the joy of Deepavali.

This programme is suitable for participants aged 3 – 7 years. All children will need to be accompanied by a parent/carer.

Why You Shouldn’t Miss It

Whether you’re exploring Little India, shopping at the market, or catching the night performances, this Open House gives you a chance to celebrate Deepavali like never before — with flowers, food, and family at the heart of it all. Best of all, admission is free for most activities, so you can simply come and soak in the festive spirit.