Celebrate Diwali in Minneapolis

Join us in the celebration of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, on November 1, 2024. Explore celebratory events, enjoy delicious food, or shop at one of our authentic Indian markets.

Last Updated: 10/4/2024

Events

From music and dancing to shopping and tasty food, find out how you can celebrate Diwali in Minneapolis!

Diwali Bazaar

October 19, 2024
10am - 5:30pm
Shoreview Community Center

Annual Diwali Bazaar with over 21 vendors. Shop from lots of Diwali clothes, decorations and jewelry.

Diwali Celebration

October 19, 2024
2pm
Ames Center (Burnsville)

Mark your calendars and save the date for a radiant celebration of Diwali 2024! Join us on October 19, 2024, from 2:00 PM onwards, as we illuminate our spirits with joy, lights, and the warmth of community. Let's come together to create unforgettable memories on this festival of lights.

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Diwali Festival of Lights Food & Bazaar

October 27, 2024
11am - 2:45pm
Raag Progressive Indian Cuisine

Experience a unique food and bazaar event at Raag as we celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights. Raag is hosting a grand Diwali Bazaar on 26/27 Oct featuring an all-you-can-eat food experience. Numerous vendors will showcase a variety of artifacts, including jewelry, bags, purses, embroidered cushion covers, and a live henna tattoo artist.

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SV Temple’s Diwali Celebration

October 31, 2024
SV Temple Auditorium

Join the SV Temple in their annual Diwali celebration.

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Ragamala Dance Company: Children of Dharma

November 2, 2024
7:30pm
Northrop

Described as “soulful, imaginative, and rhythmically contagious” by The New York Times, Ragamala Dance Company presents the world premiere of Children of Dharma. In this seamless blend of mesmerizing Bharatanatyam choreography, original music, and lush visuals, creators Aparna, Ranee, and Ashwini Ramaswamy take inspiration from Keerthik Sashidharan’s novel The Dharma Forest—a re-envisioning of the Indian/global epic The Mahabharata.

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