Cover Photo: Suria KLCC
Kolams, flowers and more sights celebrating the Festival of Lights in malls

The Gardens Mall

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Photo 1 of 5 The Gardens Mall's colourful Diwali decorations
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The Festival of Lights at The Gardens Mall takes inspiration from the humble horse and its significance in traditional Hindu culture and folklore. The mall’s eye-catching kolam features two seven-foot-tall horse sculptures surrounded by tea lights.

Shoppers can also expect delightful dance performances in the Bharatanatyam, Karakam, and Kolattam styles, along with vibrant peacock dances on October 22-24 and 29-30 from 2pm-2.30pm and 4.30pm-5pm.

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Suria KLCC

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Photo 1 of 3 A 20-foot rotating kolam in the Centre Court of Suria KLCC
Photo 2 of 3 A floral peacock display
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From October 14-30, the Centre Court at Suria KLCC will feature a dreamy garden-themed installation with cascading flower garlands, giant floral peacocks, and a traditional Indian gazebo with lights. The highlight of this display is a 20-foot rotating kolam in the centre of the garden, equipped with motion-sensor activated lighting and audio.

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Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

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Don’t miss the chance to see Pavilion Kuala Lumpur’s Majestic Deepavali setup, replete with decorative elephants and colourful kolams surrounding the mall’s oft-photographed Crystal Fountain.  

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Intermark Mall Kuala Lumpur

For Deepavali this year, Intermark Mall has partnered with the Temple of Fine Arts to showcase Ode to Odissi, celebrating the Odisha-born dance form with a display of Odissi headgear and accessories as well as Odisha sarees at the Ground Atrium.

You can also check out the mall’s Deepavali bazaar for delicious festive treats, handmade accessories and more great wares.

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Mid Valley Megamall

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Head to the South Court on the ground floor of Mid Valley Megamall to feast your eyes on an enormous kolam as well as a dazzling collection of hanging lanterns and flower garlands traversing several floors.


Look out for more awe-inspiring Diwali decorations at these other popular Klang Valley shopping malls:

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Photo 1 of 4 Pavilion Bukit Jalil
Photo 2 of 4 Fahrenheit88 features 100 colourful sarees
Photo 3 of 4 Da Men USJ's 'Alight With Joy' setup features traditional Indian lanterns as well as a kolam made with sarees and bangles
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Pavilion Bukit Jalil
Fahrenheit88's Gaya Deepavali display, featuring over 100 colourful sarees
One Utama's Shimmering Lights of Joy display from now till October 24

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Tania Jayatilaka
Digital Editor, Tatler Malaysia
Tatler Asia

Previously contributing to Esquire Malaysia, Expat Lifestyle and Newsweek, Tania oversees digital stories across Tatler’s key content pillars, also leading the Front & Female platform exploring issues and topics affecting women today.