Light Up the Deepavali by ‘Pusing Selangor Dulu!’ and Visit
these 6 Spots in Selangor!
The Festival
of Lights is a significant religious festival for all Hindus at this time of
year. Deepavali is a day when families celebrate the victory of, light over
darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. However, nothing beats
the joy of purchasing new clothes and decorations or eating out to round off
Deepavali. In this article, you will find six great places to visit for
Deepavali in Selangor!
LITTLE INDIA, JALAN TENGKU KELANA, KLANG
Little India,
Klang
Klang's
Little India offers everything from fabrics, garlands of fresh flowers,
jewellery, to food. This bustling road has a lot to offer, even on a typical
day.
There are
abundant selections of beautiful jewellery and exquisite sarees made locally
and imported from India for you to choose from to make your brand-new outfits memorable, for
the occasion.
Walking
around on an empty stomach is never a good idea; luckily, there are many
delicacies for you to enjoy while you shop. The best part about Little India in
Klang the bazaar is open every day starting from 11 am and lasts till the eve
of Deepavali. So, head over there and get your Deepavali checklist completed!
JALAN WELMAN, RAWANG
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Jalan Welmen (Credit: anythinglily.blogspot)
Do not be
surprised, but Rawang has its own Little India located at Jalan Welman. It may
not be as lively as other Little India, but it does have a variety of shops for
you to buy beautifully designed sarees and accessories for your upcoming
Deepavali celebration. Looking for flower garlands, prayers and altar items?
Just drive to Jalan Welman and look for the many shops that sell them.
Just like any
other Little India, there are restaurants available serving your classic Indian
dishes for you to enjoy before or after the shopping spree. Instead of coming
all the way to Klang, locals from Selayang, Serendah and Batang Kali can just
go to Rawang and shop for their festival essentials.
SRI SHAKTI TEMPLE
Sri Shakti
Temple (Credit: @dog_n_views)
You may drive
to this wonderfully built temple if you want to learn more about Hindu culture
and religion. Located at Bukit Rotan, Kuala Selangor, The Sri Shakti Temple was
carefully erected in accordance with ancient writings or scriptures such as the
Vedas, Agamas, and Sirpa (architectural) Sastras.
Painted in a
single colour, the shrine's intricate carvings seem to stand out and appear
more beautiful than your usual colourful temples. In Light of Deepavali, the
Sri Shakti Temple is a must-visit place to fully immerse yourself in the
religion and appreciate the legacy of the Hindu community as well as be proud
of their heritage. Just be sure to dress appropriately and respect it as a holy
site.
BATU CAVES
Batu Caves,
Gombak
Batu Caves is
one of the most prominent landmarks in Malaysia, along with its iconic golden
statue by the long colourful stairs towards the temple inside the caves. While
the hills are huge and beautiful, what makes them unique is that they are home
to one of the largest and most prominent Hindu sanctuaries outside of India. It
has always been a sacred place of worship for Hindus, yet it has also become a
tourist attraction, with more than thousands of visitors, especially during
festive seasons, such as Deepavali and Thaipusam.
Aside from
Sri Shakti Temple, you may also visit Batu Caves to be captivated by the
colourful celebration attire and religious rites performed by devotees. You may
appreciate the natural ecology on site by looking at the rock formations,
resident bats, and possibly even a trapdoor spider within the caverns, in
addition to religious activities.
YAP KEE BANANA LEAF, KLANG
Yap Kee
Banana Leaf (Credit: @timeoutkl)
What better
way to anticipate Deepavali celebration than to indulge yourself in an infamous
Indian dish, banana leaf rice. It is a very popular dish from South India and
heavily enjoyed by Malaysians, where white rice is served on heated banana
leaf, along with delicious side dishes, such as mutton curry or turmeric
cabbage. Better yet, try Yap Kee Banana Leaf, Klang.
A few walks
away from Klang's commuter station, Yap Kee Banana Leaf is a 98-year-old
Kopitiam, run by a Chinese man that also serves some of the well-recognized
banana leaf rice in Malaysia. Expect traffic at the restaurant during lunch
hour as it will get crowded for how cheap the whole plate costs. Choices also
include classic Chinese Kopitiam drinks so if you are looking to enjoy this
humble meal, head over to Yap Kee Banana Leaf.
RESTAURANT SARAVANAA BHAVAN, PETALING JAYA
Restaurant
Saravana Bhavan (Credit: @borntoeat)
Worry not for
all the vegans out there because this one is for you. If you are looking to
enjoy Indian cuisines that are best suited for your no-meat preferences, visit
Restaurant Saravanaa Bhavan. Located at Petaling Jaya, this vegan restaurant is
a great choice for non-meat eaters, with a wide range of menus, including
banana leaf rice, dosa, and countless tasty Indian desserts for you to choose
from.
They even have Chinese-inspired Indian dishes for those who want something different than classic Indian cuisine. The restaurant itself also provides a cosy and spacious environment, so you can bring your entire family if they are visiting for Deepavali. This restaurant also serves dairy for vegetarians, but you can always request the staff to swap them out.
If you are inviting family over for the Deepavali celebration, these places are a great way to spend time together during the Festival of Lights. Be it shopping for your mother's new saree, or buying flower garlands for house decoration, or feeding your father some of the best Indian dishes out there, and even teaching your kids to appreciate their culture, it sure is a wholesome day for the whole family.
About Tourism Selangor
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