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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Katrina Mirpuri

Is Diwali London's most glamorous night of the year?

Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas attend the All That Glitters Diwali Ball - (Getty Images for All That Glitters)

I’m unashamedly biased when I say Diwali is the most exciting time of the year. Falling sometime between October and November, it arrives just when we need it most, as summer tans fade, coats come out, and social calendars start to thin.

The Hindu festival adds a much-needed injection of colour and light into this time of the year, and this month is littered with parties happening all over the city. Ticketed galas, celebrity-hosted dinners, and brand-backed soirées now dominate the scene. Regardless of whether you’re Hindu or not, these chic Diwali parties are the place to be, as they draw in stylish global crowds, offer networking opportunities and boast some of the best fashion.

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