Celebrate Diwali! (in-person)

All ages and cultures are welcome. (We’re celebrating early because the Friends Book Sale is in mid-October)

Diwali is a Hindu Festival of Lights, celebrated to honor Rama-chandra, the seventh avatar (incarnation of the god Vishnu). On this day Rama returned to his kingdom after 14 years of exile during which he fought and won a battle against the demons and the demon king, Ravana. Diwali also has a special significance in Jainism. It marks the anniversary of Nirvana or liberation of Mahavira’s soul, the 24th Jain Tirthankara of present cosmic age and celebrated at the same time.

Featuring Indian folk dances, socializing, and delicious food!

Our dancers are:

AK Prasad, Dolly Arya, Raksha Gupta

PLUS: Lakshmi Vasudevan & Avon Dance Academy Group of Homemakers

Sponsored by: Milan Cultural Association, Inc.

Questions? Email Amee Mody, YW1lZWFtb2R5IHwgZ21haWwgISBjb20=

You may also like the following events from Avon Free Public Library:

• This Thursday, 14th August, 02:00 pm, Understanding Nutrition Labels (In-Person Event) in Avon
• This Thursday, 14th August, 06:30 pm, Local Government 101 (in-person) in Avon
• Next Monday, 18th August, 05:00 pm, Your Children Don’t Want It – Zoom with Appraisal and Downsizing Expert Mike Ivankovich in Avon, Connecticut

Also check out other Festivals in Avon.