In a heartwarming and novel gesture, the transport authority in Singapore joined in to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights in a unique way. The famous Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) of Singapore was decorated with the theme of the entire metro train being Diwali.

facebook/Land Transport Authority – We Keep Your World Moving

"Celebrate the Festival of Lights with your own unique Deepavali commute this year! Our #Deepavali themed trains and station are back with a different but equally stunning decoration - featuring majestic elephants and rangoli motifs that symbolise luck? From now, till Oct end, the themed trains will run on the North East Line (#NEL) and Downtown Line (#DTL)," the Transport Authority said in a Facebook post.

facebook/Land Transport Authority – We Keep Your World Moving

The train features elegant elements such as intricate Indian jewellery, earthen lamp and elephant. Apart from the train, Singapore government instated Diwali-themed buses as well with vibrant colours and greetings of Diwali 2017 on it.

The streets of Singapore were also lit with lights.

facebook/Land Transport Authority – We Keep Your World Moving

On October 15, a fortnight before Diwali, Singapore launched its first Diwali-themed train on its North East Line (NEL) which has a station named 'Little India.'

In fact, both the platforms of the Little India station too were decorated with colorful motifs, floral designs and rangolis.

facebook/Land Transport Authority – We Keep Your World Moving

The coaches of the Diwali-themed train were decked up with beautiful images of diyas and garlands. Other elements such as intricate Indian jewellery, the lotus and peacock - a symbol of good luck - also featured on the train coaches.