Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, is celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs. This year’s festival begins on October 18, usually lasting five days, with the main day celebrated on October 20. Families who celebrate come together to decorate their homes, exchange sweets, light diyas (lamps), and dance. Across New Jersey, communities are marking the occasion with colorful festivals, performances, and authentic food. Here’s where you can celebrate Diwali this year:Diwali Celebration MarketFair, Princeton The Festival of Li...
Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, is celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs. This year’s festival begins on October 18, usually lasting five days, with the main day celebrated on October 20. Families who celebrate come together to decorate their homes, exchange sweets, light diyas (lamps), and dance. Across New Jersey, communities are marking the occasion with colorful festivals, performances, and authentic food. Here’s where you can celebrate Diwali this year:
Diwali Celebration MarketFair, Princeton The Festival of Lights will include cultural music, dance performances, photo moments, crafts, snacks and vendor shopping.
Diwali Gala North Brunswick Veterans Park, North Brunswick There will be food, entertainment, music by the North Brunswick Twp. High School marching band and orchestra, and lots of Indian-themed décor.
Diwali Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, Lawrenceville Guru “Kalashree” Sukanya Mahadevan and her Shishya School dancers will present a dance based on the holiday.
Cultural Storytime Event Newport Centre Mall, Jersey City Storytime and related activities will teach your kids the culture behind Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) for Mexican culture, Filipino American Month, and Diwali for Indian culture.
Diwali @ The Commons Bridgewater Commons, Bridgewater The two-day celebration will include a devotional dance, instrumental and dance performances, a sari walk, a Bollywood flash mob, a cancer awareness walk, mehndi stations and vendor shopping.
Celebrating Diwali BAPS Swaminaryan Akshardham North America, Robbinsville There will be all-day festivities, including Shayona Café, special mahaprasad and a family unity abishek ceremony. Nighttime festivities include Diwali Diya experience, live traditional Indian music and Diwali Maha Arti in Nikanth Plaza. October 20 will include a fireworks display.
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