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India Cultural Center and Temple
invites your family and friends for
Deepavali / Diwali
Monday, October 20th, 2025
Schedule
Deepavali / Diwali (meaning “row of lamps”) is the festival of lights, which is celebrated every year usually in the months of October or November. One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, Diwali symbolises the spiritual “victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. In the lead-up to Deepavali, celebrants will prepare by cleaning, renovating, and decorating their homes and workplaces. During the final day, revellers adorn themselves in their finest clothes, illuminate the interior and exterior of their homes with diyas (oil lamps or candles), offer puja (worship) to Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity and wealth, light fireworks, and partake in family feasts, where mithai (sweets) and gifts are shared
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Sri Lakshmi Abhishekam | 9:00 AM |
| Deepotsavam | 6:00 PM |
| Special Alankaram | 6:00 PM |
| Laksha Kumkumarchana | 6:30 PM |
| Dhana Lakshmi Puja (Kanakabhishekam) | 7:00 PM |
| Fireworks | 7:30 PM |
Lakshmi Abhishekam – $ 61
Laksha Kumkumarchana – $ 61
Both Lakshmi Abhishekam & Kumkumarchana – $121
Saree for Lakshmi Devi (only one sponsorship available) – $500
Poolangi Seva (Special Alankaram) – $500
Food
Can you imagine the celebration of an Indian festival and not think about all the great food that comes with it? Well, we certainly cannot, and neither should you!
The cuisine of India has a heritage just as rich as that of her culture and traditions. Every region, every season, and every festival or significant occasion is accompanied by a distinct menu of dishes ranging from surprisingly simple to intimidatingly intricate!
We hope to serve you the very same festive cheer via our food booths at the event, so please arrive with an appetite and don’t forget to bring CASH .
Parking Information
- Parking for all vehicles is on our property adjacent to the temple. Parking is free!
- Entrance to the parking area is through adjacent gate which is around 150 meters before the current main gate (if you are traveling in the east direction from Houston Levee and US-64 intersection) or 150 meters after the current main gate on the left (if you are traveling in the west direction away from I-269 and US-64 intersection).
- STRICTLY No entry of vehicles through the current main gate after 5:00 PM and no parking in any of the existing parking areas.
NOTE: Traffic on US-64 is medium to high and all vehicles travel fast at 55 miles per hour. Please take care to NOT stop or back up on US-64. Follow the directions of the parking attendants / Shelby County officers who will allow your vehicle to enter the parking area through the alternate gate that leads through to the parking area for the event.
See the map below and get acclimated with the parking directions.
ICCT Deepavali/Diwali Event Entrance 11965 US-64, Eads, TN 38028
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