People shop for upcoming Hindu festival Deepavali in Singapore

People shop for decorative items at the temporary Deepavali market, on the last weekend ahead of Deepavali, at Singapore's Little India, on Oct. 27, 2024. The Hindu festival Deepavali falls on Oct. 31 this year. (Xinhua/Then Chih Wey)

A stall owner is seen at the temporary Deepavali market, on the last weekend ahead of Deepavali, at Singapore's Little India, on Oct. 27, 2024. The Hindu festival Deepavali falls on Oct. 31 this year. (Xinhua/Then Chih Wey)

Peacock-themed decorative lamps are seen on sale at the temporary Deepavali market, on the last weekend ahead of Deepavali, at Singapore's Little India, on Oct. 27, 2024. The Hindu festival Deepavali falls on Oct. 31 this year. (Xinhua/Then Chih Wey)

People shop for decorative items at the temporary Deepavali market, on the last weekend ahead of Deepavali, at Singapore's Little India, on Oct. 27, 2024. The Hindu festival Deepavali falls on Oct. 31 this year. (Xinhua/Then Chih Wey)

Elephant-themed decorations are seen on sale at the temporary Deepavali market, on the last weekend ahead of Deepavali, at Singapore's Little India, on Oct. 27, 2024. The Hindu festival Deepavali falls on Oct. 31 this year. (Xinhua/Then Chih Wey)