Deepavali celebrations back in full swing after two years of Covid-19 restrictions

Members of public and devotees singing and dancing the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra to celebrate Deepavali in Little India. - The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): After two years of muted celebrations because of Covid-19 restrictions, Poovan Sundram and her immediate family will finally be able to celebrate Deepavali with her extended family – without any restrictions like the number of people allowed in the house.

“For the last two years, we didn’t celebrate much because of the five-person restriction per household, but since we have kids, this year we are taking the celebrations seriously so that they understand our traditions,” said the 32-year-old public relations manager, who is married with two children aged three and six.