Diwali In Manhattan

Celebrate Diwali in Manhattan with lamp offerings, kirtan, Ramayana drama, dance, kids' activities, food stalls and free prasadam!

🪔 Diwali in Manhattan — Bhakti Center's 9th Annual Diwali Fest!

Join us on Sunday, November 8, for a joyful celebration of Diwali in the heart of Manhattan!
Bring your family and friends to the Bhakti Center for an evening filled with beautiful traditions, uplifting music, cultural performances, delicious food, and the warmth of community. Step into the Radha Krishna temple, offer a lamp, and experience the beauty of Diwali — a celebration of hope, love, and the triumph of light over darkness.

✨ Festival Highlights:
🪔 Traditional Lamp Offering & Evening Aarti
🎶 Live Kirtan, Bhajans & Flute Music
🎭 Ramayana Drama, Hanuman Stories & Puppet Show
💃 Traditional Indian Dance Performance
🎨 Family & Children's Activities, Henna & Face Painting
🛍️ Festive Food Stalls, Bangles, Bindis, Diwali Gifts & Photo Booth
🍛 Free Dinner Prasadam

4:00 PM — Doors Open & Festivities Begin

Enjoy food stalls, henna, face painting, festive shopping, and family activities.
4:00–6:00 PM — Special Family & Children's Program
5:00 PM — Temple Cultural Program Begins

Enjoy music, bhajans, storytelling, Ramayana dramas, inspiring talks, and traditional dance.
8:15 PM — Special Diwali Lamp Offering
9:00 PM — Free Dinner Prasadam

❤️ Everyone Is Welcome!
🪔 Sunday, November 8, 2026 | Doors Open at 4 PM
📍 Bhakti Center | 25 First Avenue, New York, NY 10003
🎟️ Free Admission — Advance Registration Requested