Celebrate Diwali at Westfield St Lukes

This year, Diwali falls on Sunday 8 November. Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights, one of the biggest festivals in India and around the world. Celebrated over a five-day period, it usually falls in October or November. For Hindus, Jains and Sikhs, it symbolises “good over evil” and is a time for reflection, renewal and gratitude, with a strong focus on family and community. During Diwali, people clean their homes and decorate with lights and colourful patterns. It is common to wear new clothes for the festival, exchange gifts and prepare meals for loved ones.

Diwali is celebrated over five days in the following order:

Dhanteras – Start of Diwali and a day dedicated to cleaning to Welcome Goddess Lakshmi. To celebrate Dhanteras, people traditionally buy gold and new kitchen utensils.

Naraka Chaturdasi/Choti Diwali – Known as ‘Little Diwali’. Coloured artwork ‘Rangoli’ is created in doorways and courtyard of homes along with the opening of fire crackers.

Diwali – Placement of lights and lamps across households.

Celebrate with us

Make Your Own Diwali Lamps.

Bring the little ones along to create their very own Diwali lamp. Decorate, design and take home a colourful creation to enjoy with the family.

Join us for this fun and creative activity:

Date: Friday 7 November
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Location: Level 1, near the Food Court

No bookings are required. Simply come along and get creative!

T&C’s apply.

Step into the world of Ramayana

While you're visiting Westfield St Lukes, don't miss our stunning Ramayana photo moment, inspired by the world of Ramayana: Rise of a Legend.

📍 Find it on Level 1, Centre court.

Take a photo, explore the display and experience a little of the magic behind the film.

Your chance to win a VIP screening of RAMAYANA: RISE OF A LEGEND

To celebrate the cinema release of Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, Westfield is giving members the chance to win a VIP private screening of the film for up to 50 people.
From 2 – 15 November, Westfield members can enter daily for the chance to win.

Find out more here.

Meet Akshaya Bhutka

To commemorate the festival, Akshaya Bhutkar has crafted textile designs which celebrate the occasion and they are featured in Westfield’s Diwali creative. Akshaya is a Sydney-based artist and fashion designer who is passionate about infusing more Bollywood culture into Australian wardrobes through her designs. We caught up with Akshaya to learn more about her creation, titled ‘Sweet Escape’ and to hear about her family’s Diwali traditions here.