New Delhi, October 30: Diwali, the festival of lights is around the corner, and the festivities have already begun. The markets are lit up across the country and it's time to indulge in your cravings at some of the best Diwali Melas. From hand-crafted diyas to designer candles, from snacks to sweets, from lanterns to fairy lights and from music to dancing, it's time for Delhiites to check out some of the best Diwali Melas in town ahead of Diwali 2018, which will be celebrated on November 7. You don't want to miss out on the yummiest golgappas and the most scrumptious desserts. Here's a list of the most amazing Diwali Melas in Delhi that you must head to this festive season: Diwali 2018 Gift Ideas: Surprise Your Family and Friends With These Deepavali Goodies.

Sunder Nagar Diwali Mela 2018

If there's one place where you can get games, dancing, food and shopping, all in one place, it is the Sunder Nagar Diwali Mela. Thronged by Delhiites every year, this fair sees huge footfall year on year. This year, it will be organised in the first week of November. The dates for the Sunder Nagar Diwali Mela 2018 are November 3 and 4 (Saturday and Sunday) from 4.30 pm to 10 pm. Diwali 2018 Special: Here Are Some Easy Tips to Make Your House Festival Ready.

Venue: Sundar Nagar Park, Sunder Nagar

Blind School Diwali Mela 2018

The Blind School Diwali Mela is one festive fair that the whole of Delhi looks forward to every year. It is one of the most popular Diwali Melas among those in Delhi NCR. This fair has beautiful diyas and candles, hand-crafted by students at Blind School, to offer to the visitors. Besides these intricate decorative items made by the blind school students, this Diwali Mela also has great food and jewellery. This year, the Blind School Diwali is being held from October 29 to November 4 (Monday to Sunday)

Venue: Blind School Relief Association, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Near Oberoi Hotel

Dilli Haat Diwali Bazaar 2018

Dilli Haat hosts the annual Diwali Mela called the 'Meri Dilli Utsav' every year. This year is the 13th edition of the Diwali fair. This Diwali Mela is a shopper's delight as it offers everything from clothes to jewellery and decor items on exciting prices. The evenings witness cultural performances. There's also food from different parts of the country for visitors to get a taste of India. The three day Diwali Mela will be held from November 2 to November 4 this year.

Venue: Dilli Haat, Lala Jagat Narayan Marg

Diwali will be celebrated across the country on November 7. You can complete your Deepavali shopping by hopping to these Diwali Melas, buy festive gifts for your loved ones and also get some decor items to give your home the perfect festive touch. Here's wishing our readers a very Happy Shopping =, Happy feasting and Happy Diwali!

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