Gurney Plaza on Penang’s iconic Gurney Drive celebrates Deepavali 2026 with “Deepavali in Splendour,” a festive showcase that brings colour, light and the spirit of the Festival of Lights into the shopping mall. The decorations offer visitors a cheerful setting to admire the seasonal displays, take festive photographs and enjoy a shopping trip ahead of Deepavali. The celebration also coincides with Gurney Plaza’s 25th anniversary, making this year’s festive season particularly special.
Queensbay Mall in Bayan Lepas welcomes Deepavali 2026 with “Wings of Light,” a vibrant festive display featuring a magnificent giant peacock as its centrepiece, symbolising beauty, grace and splendour. The colourful decorations transform the mall’s central atrium into a celebration of Indian culture, complemented by traditional dance performances, family-friendly workshops and festive activities. Running from 15 October to 10 November 2026, the celebration offers visitors a chance to admire the elaborate decorations, capture colourful photographs and experience the joyful spirit of the Festival of Lights.
Gurney Plaza celebrates Deepavali 2025 with its vibrant “A Joyous Deepavali” theme, featuring colourful decorations like a giant peacock, intricate kolam designs, and glowing lanterns that light up the main atrium. Visitors can enjoy cultural performances, including a Sitar and Tabla recital by the Temple of Fine Arts while shoppers who spent a certain amount can redeem exclusive Deepavali packets during the month of October.
Queensbay Mall is celebrating Deepavali 2025 with its “Radiance of Lights” theme, transforming the central atrium into a vibrant tribute to the Konark Sun Temple. The space is beautifully decorated with glowing elephants, golden lotus flowers, and garden-inspired displays, creating a warm festive atmosphere. Visitors can also enjoy cultural performances like Odissi dance and Silambam, along with family activities such as rangoli contests and card-making workshops; making the festival a perfect blend of shopping, tradition, and celebration.
Colorful and beautiful display of Deepavali decorations in Gurney Plaza shopping mall.
Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is the Hindu festival of lights celebrated with joy and togetherness. It signifies the victory of light over darkness and good over evil, inspired by various legends, such as Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana.
In Malaysia, Deepavali is celebrated with vibrant cultural unity, bringing together people from all backgrounds to honor the Hindu festival of lights. Homes and temples are beautifully decorated with oil lamps, kolam (rangoli) designs, and colorful flowers, creating a warm, welcoming ambiance. Early morning prayers and rituals are followed by family gatherings, where traditional sweets like murukku and laddu are shared. Open houses are popular, inviting friends of all backgrounds to partake in festive meals and celebrations. Many communities organize public events and performances, including cultural dances and traditional music, highlighting Malaysia’s rich, multicultural harmony on this joyous occasion.
Queensbay Mall’s Deepavali Festive Decorations for 2024 capture the vibrant essence of the Festival of Lights with a stunning blend of traditional and modern elements. The theme for this year is The Kaleidoscope of Deepavali.
The colorful decorations for Deepavali in Gurney Plaza Mall. Deepavali falls on 12th November this year.
The decorations for Deepavali in Queensbay Mall. Deepavali falls on 12th November this year.
Deepavali decorations underway in Gurney Plaza shopping mall.
Deepavali decorations at Queensbay Mall.
Deepavali (or may known as Diwali in other parts of the world), is an important festival of lights celebrated by Hindus. As one of the major festivals of the year in Malaysia, it is also an official holiday. It is a time for the Hindus to celebrate via their traditional customs at their homes as well as having a family reunion. This year, Deepavali falls on October 24th.
