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Delhi Delights: Must-Attend Events In Delhi This Weekend

Delhi never sleeps; this weekend, the capital is buzzing with a fantastic lineup of events to keep you entertained. Here's a round-up of the must-attend happenings in Delhi from November 2-3, 2024

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With an assortment of colourful festivals, cultural displays, culinary activities and a little comedic relief, Delhi is getting ready for an amazing first week of November. The nation's capital comes up with a variety of activities that are ideal for both locals and tourists as the city moves from the joyous Diwali celebrations to the colder winter months. The city always has something intriguing planned to fit every taste, whether you're a history buff, art enthusiast, foodie or just looking to unwind and laugh. Explore this compilation of must-do activities to make your weekend plans as vibrant as the city itself.

A Unique 'Ramayana' Play Comes To The Theatre

"Humare Ram" is a magnificent theatrical experience

With its amazing performances, dialogues, lights, music, classical costumes, special effects and larger-than-life spectacle, "Humare Ram" is a magnificent theatrical experience that you can enjoy this weekend. It presents a number of sequences from the epic "Ramayana" that have never been performed on stage before. The drama starts from Luv and Kush's point of view after their mother, the goddess Sita, finally seeks solace in Bhumi's arms. The anger-filled boys ask Lord Rama a number of important questions concerning their mother. The drama takes the audience on a journey of Rama, Sita and their unending love, hardships, struggles and victories from the perspective of Lord Surya. Get tickets at BookMyShow.

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Dates: November 2-3 | 2:30PM | 7PM

Venue: Kamani Auditorium, Copernicus Marg, Opposite Doordarshan Bhawan, Mandi House, Delhi 110001

Navigate Your Way Through A Halloween Maze

"The Catacombs of Fear" event at Hamleys turns the mirror maze experience into a terrifying Halloween adventure

"The Catacombs of Fear" event at Hamleys turns the mirror maze experience into a terrifying Halloween adventure. As they make their way through dim, spooky tunnels with bones, skulls and other spooky decorations, visitors will have the opportunity to come face to face with their fears. In addition to offering entertainment, this immersive challenge requires the wits and skills to navigate a terrifying, perplexing maze. Get tickets at BookMyShow.

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Dates: October 31 to November 17 | 11AM onwards

Venue: DLF Mall of India, Sector-18, Noida 201301

Experience A Cultural Extravaganza Of Indian Villages

The Chokhi Haveli of Delhi-NCR

The Chokhi Haveli was created in a large open area with the intention of promoting the culture and legacy of traditional Indian villages. A cultural centre with a village motif, the place offers guests a genuine taste and experience of traditional Indian village hospitality. The urban village experience here provides visitors with a lunch or dinner (any one meal) and daily live performances by artistes. This includes traditional folk dances, photo booths, magic shows, astrology sessions, puppet shows, mehendi artistes, pottery makers, games like air gun shooting, and stalls to shop for bangles and jootis. Get tickets at BookMyShow.

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Dates: October 31 to November 30

Venue: Chokhi Haveli, Noida Haat, Sector-33A, Block D, Noida City Centre, Noida 201307

Explore The Qutub Minar With A Heritage Walk

The Qutub Minar

The Qutub Minar, Delhi's most beloved landmark, has been renovated. It is brilliantly illuminated and now shines like a flaming beam of light through the night sky. A unique heritage walk is being organised for visitors to learn about the history, art and architecture of the Qutub Minar and the other structures inside the Qutub Complex.

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Dates: November 2-16 | 5PM

Venue: Qutub Minar, Seth Sarai, Mehrauli, Delhi 110030

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