The most charismatic time of the year is here with the festival of lights coming up. Bringing along with it the essence of culture, love and togetherness.
With the onset of festive season, the colleges are back with their Diwali melas so all the guys and girls get ready with your ethnic outfits because here is a list of all the Diwali melas you just can’t afford to miss this year!
1. NOOR AT LADY SHRI RAM COLLEGE FOR WOMEN Â
The event with the most authentic theme is back this year with hashtags like #dastoor-e-noor & #jashn-e-inara trending on social media. From mouth watering food stalls to beautiful Jewellery stalls, this fest has it all.Make sure you don’t forget to attend this mela!
Note – Boys over the age of 14 years are not allowed at this event.
Date – 19th October 2019
Venue – Lady Shri Ram College, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi
2. ZISTATVA AT GARGI COLLEGE
The Diwali mela with the most appealing aura is back this year.Every year ZISTATVA has a special theme so this year also it is here with the theme ‘parwaaz-e-khwaish’ meaning the flight to your dreams. Chuck all your plans, get  your best outfit ready and gather all your pals to attend Zistatva this year and witness finger-licking food stalls, jewellery stalls, NGO stalls, games and most importantly the special musical performance of the evening which is surely going to make you tap your feet!
Date – 18th October 2019
Venue – Gargi College, Siri Fort Road, New Delhi
3. JALSA AT DAULAT RAM COLLEGE
NSS DRC is here with its annual addition of Diwali Mela – JALSA with a brand new theme for this year ‘Ishtiraaq-e-aaftab’ meaning come spread the light and share joy. The mela will witness a number of dance performances by college societies, finger licking food stalls and many fun filled activities. Along with this many NGO stalls are also being put up and children from NGOs are invited which adds to the beauty of this event.
Date – 23rd October, 2019
Venue – Daulat Ram College, North Campus – Delhi University, New Delhi
4. SPARSH AT JESUS AND MARY COLLEGE
NSS JMC is all set to steal the limelight with its annual Diwali mela SPARSH, the event will be occupied by a number of delicious food stalls , game stalls, jewellery stalls, clothing stalls, music and DJ setting the tone just right.
Date – 16th October 2019
Venue – Jesus & Mary College, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi
5. SURUCHI AT HINDU COLLEGE
To spread the light of happiness NSS Hindu College is back with its annual Diwali Mela – SURUCHI. The event will comprise of a number of food stalls, handicraft stalls and stalls put up by various NGO’s. This mela promotes the idea of best out of waste and hence the waste material is used to decorate the fest which itself is something worth witnessing.
Date – 22nd October, 2019
Venue – Hindu College, North Campus – Delhi University, New Delhi
6. SHUBHANJALI AT KAMALA NEHRU COLLEGE
KNC is back with its auspicious Diwali Mela which will witness a number of mouth watering food stalls, musical and cultural performances along with many competitions like Rangoli Making, Best out of Waste, Diya Decoration, etc.
Date – 16th October, 2019
Venue – Kamala Nehru College, Siri Fort Road, New Delhi
7. DIWALI MELA AT HANSRAJ COLLEGE
Mark your calendars because Hansraj College is ready with its annual NSS Diwali Mela. The Mela will witness a number of handicraft stalls along with foo delicacies on a day full of fun filled activities and games. So you now know where you have to be on 21st of October!
Date – 21st October, 2019
Venue – Hansraj College, North Campus – Delhi University, New Delhi
8. SUPATH AT KIRORI MAL COLLEGE
KMC is all prepared to set the motion with its annual NSS cultural fest SUPATH. The mela is about to witness many impeccable events like PAHAL – The annual athletic girls meet which will carry out a number of races, games and fun activities promoting gender equality and women empowerment. Also, a pride parade will be organised to celebrate the freedom of love and inclusion of queer individuals into our social spaces.
Date – 19th October, 2019
Venue – Kirori Mal College, North Campus – Delhi University, New Delhi