Diwali 2025 - Main Celebration

Event Highlights

Cultural Performances

Experience an incredible lineup of traditional and contemporary performances celebrating Indian culture and artistry.

Delicious Food

• Indian dinner buffet
• Vegetarian and non-vegetarian options

Community Activities

• Diya (lamp) lighting ceremony
• Photo booth with traditional props

Schedule

5:00 PM - Doors open, dinner is served 7:00 PM - Cultural performances begin 9:00 PM - Dance floor opens 10:00 PM - Event concludes

Programme Lineup

View the full programme brochure →

MCs: D.K Sharma & Lovely Chhabra Audio Visual: Abeesh Basheer

1. Entry — Bhakti Arpan

Offering devotion to Shri Ram

• Performers: Poem Bhavsar, Om Desai, Mira Desai, Sparsh Limani, Samay Limani, Siya Sharma, Netri Sharma
• Choreographer: Guru Anita

2. Junior Elementary — Diwali Dhamakas

Kids Dance Group

• Performers: Om Desai, Mira Desai, Dua Abeesh, Zara Abeesh, Sparsh Limani, Samay Limani, Poem Bhavsar, Siya Sharma, Netri Sharma
• Choreographer: Anita

3. Northern Plains Dance School Performance

• Performers: Maren Carranza, Madeline Hyatt
• Choreographer: Rosary Sarasvaty

4. Asian Fusion

Prairies and Paayals

• Performers: Saiba Saroya, Khusman Kaur, Jasnoor Kaur, Bhadra Sudeesh, Hana Abeesh
• Choreographers: Manpreet, Vani

5. East Meets West

Advanced Elementary Boys

• Performers: Akshay Chhabra, Jenish Arudra, Suraj Saroya
• Choreographers: Pooja, Raj, Shilpa

6. A Journey of Man’s Life

• Performers: Shobha & DK Sharma

7. Tollywood Couple Dance

• Performers: Krishna & Shilpa Arudra

8. Singing Melodies

• Performer: Lovely Chhabra

9. Punjabi Bhangra

• Performer: Saiba Saroya
• Choreographer: Raj Chander

10. Comedy Boys Dance Skit

• Performers: DK, Lovely, Mustafa, Sudeesh, Nayan, Parag, Krishna, Surjit, Prafful, Abeesh, Saurabh

11. Instrumental — Violin

• Performer: Lakshya Chhabra

12. Bollywood Girls Dance

• Performers: Pooja, Parveen, Sindhu, Shilpa, Vani, Minal, Raj, Snehal, Shobha
• Choreographers: Vani, Pooja

13. Kuchipudi — Brindwana Nilaye

• Performer: Shruti Ailneni
• Choreographer: Dr. Vempati Chinna Satyam

14. Madhuri Dixit Tribute

• Performer: Minal Oza

15. Bollywood Mashup

• Performer: Bharti Gupta

Registration & Payment

How to Register:

1. Fill out our Form with your details
2. Send payment via Zelle or Venmo within 24 hours
3. We’ll confirm your registration via email

Pricing:

• Adults: $35 per person
• Children (3-12): $25 per child
• Under 3: Free

Payment Options:

• Zelle: Sindhuja Pillai
• Venmo: @Sindhuja-SPillai-Grinolds

Note: Include your name and “Diwali 2025” in the payment memo

What to Expect

This year’s celebration will be a warm, community-focused evening featuring performances by local artists and community members, a full dinner, and plenty of opportunities to connect with friends and neighbors.

Traditional Indian attire is encouraged but not required. Come as you are and be ready to celebrate!

Accessibility

The venue is fully wheelchair accessible. Please contact us if you have any special accommodation needs.

Questions?

Contact our event coordinators at events@bismandesi.org or call (701) 226-1064.