Culture & Traditions

The meaning behind Diwali and the traditions families keep in Melbourne: the five days, Dhanteras, gold and jewellery, and celebrating at home.

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Melbourne Diwali 2026 poster by Emma Clarke: dancers, dhol drummers and three diyas on a warm orange ground, with Saturday 31 October and Marvel Stadium Square.

Made by hand: the story of our 2026 poster

In a year when so much is made by AI, our poster was drawn by hand. Emma Clarke made it in one week.

Gautam GUPTA13 Oct 2026

A festive kolu display of painted clay dolls, a conch shell and orange and yellow marigold garlands on a table at Melbourne Diwali

Diwali at Home: A Practical Family Hosting Checklist

Practical tips for hosting Diwali at home in Melbourne, with a preparation timeline, guest checklist and useful hosting ideas from Simonds Homes.

Gautam GUPTA26 Sept 2026

Festival visitors wearing colourful Indian clothing at Melbourne Diwali

Diwali Jewellery: A Melbourne Family Heirloom Checklist

Plan what jewellery to wear for Diwali, record treasured pieces and compare storage options, with practical questions to ask Guardian Vaults.

Gautam GUPTA16 Sept 2026

Gold, Light and Dhanteras: Guardian Vaults at Melbourne Diwali 2026

Gold has a day of its own in Diwali, and Dhanteras 2026 falls on 6 November. Guardian Vaults and Guardian Gold join the festival at Marvel Stadium Square on Saturday 31 October.

Gautam GUPTA14 Sept 2026

A group making heart signs in front of giant HAPPY DIWALI letters on the Docklands waterfront, Melbourne

When Is Diwali 2026 in Melbourne? Date, Festival and Visitor Guide

Diwali falls on 8 November 2026 in Melbourne. The free Melbourne Diwali festival is on 31 October. Here is how the two dates fit together.

Gautam GUPTA29 Aug 2026

Celebrate Diwali with Traditional and Festive Spirit in Australia

Diwali, known as the Festival of Lights, is celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy across the world. In Australia, the Indian community...

Gautam GUPTA17 July 2025

Drummers in light-blue tops performing outside Marvel Stadium at Melbourne Diwali 2023

History and Significance of Diwali

Diwali, or the Festival of Lights, holds profound significance for Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and many others worldwide, symbolising the...

Trong Tuan Mai28 May 2025