Join us for our annual Diwali celebration. Enjoy Indian dance, music, food, henna, and more. Learn about Diwali’s significance, sing Aarti, and offer lamps together.
DIWALI FESTIVAL NYC
in-person festival
date – monday, October 20th 2025
time – 5:00pm – 9:00pm
location – Bhakti Center
admission – free
*for any questions please write to [email protected]
Please join us for our annual ‘Diwali – Festival of Lights’ celebration. Our Diwali Mela will feature a traditional Indian dance performance, food stalls featuring Indian street food and drinks, henna stall, face painting and a photo booth!
We’ll hear about the significance of Diwali and sing an Aarti together. The evening will culminate in everyone having an opportunity to offer lamps!
what to expect
- talk on the significance of Diwali
- aarti
- traditional Indian Dance Performance
- food, drink and book stalls
- lamp Offering
- lively kirtan
- Diwali feast




