What did Kiyan Merchant, a 9-year-old from Embassy Pristine apartment, enjoy about Halloween?

Kiyan Merchant loved dressing up, running around with friends, and seeing which houses had the best candy stash on Halloween, as it's his favorite time of the year to be "spooky, funny and a little crazy."

How did the MRKR Mera Homes apartment complex in Kadugodi celebrate Halloween?

The MRKR Mera Homes apartment complex organized a Halloween party where children had a great time checking out each other's costumes, sharing ghost stories, and eating "truckloads of candies."

How has the meaning of Halloween evolved over time, according to Jerrin Chandan?

Jerrin Chandan, an assistant professor at St. Joseph's University, notes that while Halloween was originally an ancient Celtic festival focused on life, death, and community, it has now become a more commercialized event centered around shopping and entertainment, divorced from its historical roots.

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Bengaluru Apartments Embrace Halloween Spirit with Spooky Celebrations

1 Nov

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Summary

Bengaluru apartments host Halloween parties and trick-or-treating
Kids dress up in costumes and collect candies from neighbors
Halloween traditions evolve, blending cultural and commercial elements

Bengaluru Apartments Embrace Halloween Spirit with Spooky Celebrations

In November 2025, Bengaluru apartments were abuzz with the spooky spirit of Halloween. Last year, residents of the city's neighborhoods embraced the festive occasion, organizing parties and trick-or-treating activities for local children.

At the Embassy Pristine apartment complex in Bellandur, nine-year-old Kiyan Merchant was thrilled to dress up and run around with his friends, collecting candies from participating households. "It's my favorite time of the year because everyone gets to be spooky, funny and a little crazy- all at once," he said with a smile.

The apartment complex had asked residents to display pumpkin posters on their doors to signal their participation, and they had stocked up on around 100 candies and chocolates for the young "monsters and ghosts" making their rounds. Similarly, the MRKR Mera Homes in Kadugodi hosted a Halloween party, where children enjoyed checking out each other's costumes, sharing ghost stories, and indulging in sweets.