The 2024 Diwali Gala at Bell Works. (Courtesy of the Holmdel Indian Association)
HOLMDEL, NJ — The Holmdel Indian Association is inviting community members to share the joy of Diwali at its annual Diwali Dazzle event.
Set to take place from 2-5 p.m. in the East Atrium of Bell Works on Sunday, Diwali Dazzle: A Diwali Celebration will feature dance performances, music, snacks, henna and more.
According to the Holmdel Indian Association, Diwali is the Indian Festival of Lights, which symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and marks the Hindu New Year.
The schedule for Diwali Dazzle 2026 is as follows:
2:00 PM: Address by the HIA Board and Diya Lighting Ceremony
2:12 PM: Kathak — Indian classical group dance performed by Nritya Creations
2:22 PM: Mere Hum Nafas, Mere Hum Nawa — Ghazal, classical lyrical poetry sung by Gitanjali Kundu
2:28 PM: Devi Mantra — Bharatanatyam, Indian classical solo dance performed by Ishani Singh
2:43 PM: Strings in Harmony — Instrumental music using Sitar and Tabla, iconic Indian classical instruments by Om & Amit
3:15 PM: Indian Fusion Dance — A group dance in a dynamic style that blends traditional Indian with contemporary style by Nritya Creations
3:21 PM: Dhun — Original composition inspired by Indian classical music by Arjun Menon, Matt Eyles
3:31 PM: Carnatic Music — A music tradition from South India performed using Indian classical instruments Veena and Mridangam, by Pushpa & Mouli
3:48 PM: Sasural Genda Phool — Indian folk song sung by Gitanjali Kundu
3:54 PM: Bharatanatyam — Indian Classical Group Dance from South India, performed by Nritya Creations
4:01 PM: Semi-Classical Singing — Vocal performance in Hindi by Vinodanandan Thazheveettilindi
4:09 PM: Dhun — Original composition inspired by Indian classical music by Arjun Menon, Matt Eyles
4:26 PM: Semi-Classical Singing — Vocal performance in Hindi by Surina Diddi
4:34 PM: Ram Katha — Theatrical retelling of the story of Lord Rama performed by the students of Holmdel Hindi School
4:56 PM: Closing Remarks by the HIA Board
Other attractions at the event will include free henna application, Indian snacks and art displays by local artists.