Museum Open 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Special Programming from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
 
Discover the meaning and rich traditions of Diwali during our festive celebration. Make a Diya lamp, learn about traditions, delight in Rangoli artwork by Tanisha Shah, and enjoy music and dance. Diwali is one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists. Join us!

The festival usually lasts five days and is celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar month Kartika.

Rangoli Installation by Purvi & Tanisha Shah
Museum entrance

Make a Diya Lamp
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
in Streets

Performances:
11:00 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
in the Cadence Amphitheatre

• MCs Kavita Sreedhar & Kishan Sreedhar, Radio Dehotties
• Sindhu Shivani Ravuri, solo dance and dance instruction
• Aerodance, dance performances
• Kathak Kala Vihar, dancer performances

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
in the Cadence Amphitheatre

• MCs Kavita Sreedhar & Kishan Sreedhar, Radio Dehotties
• Sun Bollywood, dance performances, dance instruction and fashion show