Deepavali or the Festival of Lights will be celebrated in Colombo, Sri Lanka on November 2.
The lively Hindu festival will see devotees welcome goddess Lakshmi (the goddess of wealth) into their homes by drawing rangoli—or colorful designs—at their doors.
While in town for the event, a charming accommodation option is Eight – The Residence, a cozy five bedroom private building in central Colombo. The space is outfitted with plushy sofas, a private collection of antique betel cutters—made from polished copper plates and wood—and a 12-meter pool at the centre of the residence. Rates start at US$85 (S$106) for a room and US$410 ($511) for the whole house.
