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Deepavali Festival

Deepavali Festival

The Deepavali Festival is one of the biggest festivals of the Indian community in Australia.

Deepavali, which means festival of lights, is an important occasion for the Hindus and is celebrated worldwide for three days beginning on the 13th day of the dark new moon night in the lunar month known as Kartik.

Deepavali Festival Sydney 2024 Dates, Events, Program & Locations

To the Hindus, it is a celebration of good winning over evil; it symbolises hope, renewed friendships, religious tolerance, peace, harmony, and the joys of life.

Also known as Diwali, this important Hindu event entails the lighting and flickering of oil lamps. During this occasion, the Hindu community worships Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Families also celebrate the New Year after Lakshmi Puja by wearing all-new clothing, donning jewellery, and visiting friends and family.

The Hindu Council of Australia plans the festivities in cooperation with other groups, with various cultural events happening at Prince Alfred Square in Parramatta. The community attended the event well because of its religious significance and because it had something to offer attendees of all ages.

There is a Ramayan presentation, a cultural extravaganza, various foods, exciting rides, a special dance group from India, Ravan, and fireworks.

Diwali Festival 2024 at Castle Hill Showground

Council of Indian Australians Inc presents Deepavali Festival 2024 – Festival of Lights @ Castle Hill Showground on 19th October 2024.

  • Colourful Festival Stalls
  • Amusement Rides
  • Henna Artists
  • All Day Entertainment, including Bollywood Cultural Performances
  • Local Business Offers & Giveaways

HCA’s 2nd Deepavali event at Stanhope Village Shopping Centre

HCA exclusively brings the Deepavali event to your doorstep to celebrate with you all at Stanhope Village Shopping Centre.

Small, intimate and in your comfort zone to manage busy toddlers and babies, yet have a lot of fun.

  • Face painting
  • Diya Decoration
  • Free henna
  • Food and Ethnic stalls
  • Raffle tickets (silver coins are up for grabs)

Celebrate Deepavali with your family and friends, and enjoy the festivities, entertainment and activities.

HCA’s 3rd Deepavali event at Ed Square Town Centre

HCA exclusively brings the Deepavali event to your doorstep to celebrate with you all at Ed Square Town Centre.

Small, intimate and in your comfort zone to manage busy toddlers and babies, yet have a lot of fun.

Plenty of things to do apart from an amazing cultural entertainment extravaganza.

  • Face painting
  • Diya Decoration
  • Free henna
  • Food and Ethnic stalls
  • Raffle tickets (silver coins are up for grabs)

Celebrate Deepavali with your family and friends, and enjoy the festivities, entertainment and activities.

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Thursday, 3 October 2024: 4pm - 6pm
City of Canterbury Bankstown's Dashain Festival
Campsie Library and Knowledge Centre, 14/28 Amy St, Campsie NSW

Saturday, 19 October 2024
12pm - 8pm
Diwali Festival by Council of Indian Australians
Castle Hill Showground, Showground Rd, Castle Hill NSW
1pm - 8pm
Diwali 2024 by Little India Harris Park Business Association Inc.
Little India Harris Park Precinct, Wingram St, Harris Park NSW

Saturday, 26 October 2024: 6pm - 10pm
Queanbeyan Diwali Mela Lantern Festival
Waniassa Park, 2-6 Waniassa St, Queanbeyan East NSW 2620.

Tuesday, 5 November 2024: 6pm - 9pm
Diwali @ Opera House by Multiculrural NSW
Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW

Saturday, 9 November 2024: 5pm - 9pm
Diwali Festival 2024 by Cumberland City Council
Station St, Wenworthville, NSW

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