Deepavali decor at six malls: kolam, diyas and photo stairs

Malls across the Klang Valley have switched on their festive lights, and the Deepavali decor is now up. Several centres have built photo-friendly displays in their main atriums.

This roundup covers six malls, based on the centres’ own social media posts. We have not visited them.

Here is what each one built, and which displays draw on tradition.

Pavilion KL, TRX and Gardens Mall

Pavilion KL

Pavilion KL calls its display the Journey of Radiance. It invites visitors to explore the Festival of Lights, with lights that guide them through the mall.

To welcome Deepavali, the mall also held an opening evening of theatrical songs and dances. It featured gilded installations that lit up the night.

The Exchange TRX

The Exchange TRX in Kuala Lumpur calls its programme Divinity of Deepavali. It says the first weekend brought performances and festive decor inspired by the peacock and the lotus.

However, the post gives no dates for later weekends. Check the mall’s page for the full programme.

Gardens Mall

Gardens Mall chose food as its theme. Its grand kolam recreates a classic South Indian banana leaf feast as a circular mandala.

In addition, the mall says the design uses real kitchen tools, spice pots and dried chillies. Therefore, the display draws on culinary heritage, not just coloured powder.

A kolam is a traditional floor pattern, usually drawn at the entrance of Hindu homes during Deepavali. Many malls now build larger versions in their atriums.

Berjaya, NU Sentral and Sunway Pyramid

Berjaya Times Square

Berjaya Times Square has built colourful Deepavali stairs, and invites visitors to dress up and take photos there. The campaign runs from 9 October to 9 November 2026.

NU Sentral

NU Sentral at KL Sentral calls its centre court the Dazzling Diya Garden. The mall says the space has towering floral arches and elephant kolam displays.

The display sits in the centre court on the Lower Ground level. Shoppers can take photos there while buying Deepavali essentials.

Sunway Pyramid

Sunway Pyramid in Petaling Jaya runs its theme under the title Colours of Light. It says the lights are on and festive decor now fills the mall.

According to the post, its lion mascot is ready to greet visitors. Moreover, the mall invites families to pose for photos among the decor.

The post for Sunway Pyramid also mentions a shopping offer. We have left it out, since this roundup covers the decor only.

Before you visit the displays

Each Deepavali decor display above comes from the mall’s own post. Photos and details may change as the festive period goes on.

Most posts give few details on how long each display stays up or when each one opened. Berjaya Times Square is the only mall that states an end date.

For shoppers, the safest step is to check each mall’s official page or social media before heading out. Display areas can change during the festive period.

Also, many malls plan dance shows and workshops in their atriums. Times and rules differ by mall, so confirm them before you go.

Weekends are likely to be busy, since families visit to take photos. Therefore, a weekday visit may give you more space.

Finally, parking and entry rules during festive events vary. Ask the mall’s guest services if you need help with access or accessibility.

For street stalls, snacks and festive shopping outside the malls, see our Deepavali bazaars guide.