Shanti, Dartmouth Hindu Student Organization, invites you to the annual celebration of Diwali on our campus on Saturday, October 22nd. The celebration takes place in four parts. There will be a Lakshmi puja, lighting 5000 lamps on the Green, cultural performances by Dartmouth students and Community members, and an Indian vegetarian dinner.

Diwali, also called the festival of lights, is a Hindu festival that has gained popularity across the globe. According to Hindu legend, Diwali honors the stories of two avatars of the Hindu God Vishnu. It marks the triumph of good over evil (dharma over adharma) and is celebrated by lighting lamps on a New Moon day. Spiritually, the lighting of a lamp reminds us to kindle our own lamp of knowledge to dispel the darkness of ignorance.

All events are free and open to all members of the Dartmouth and the Upper Valley community.  No RSVP needed, but limited seating, so come early.

Here is the official program:
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Shanti's Diwali celebration
DATE: Saturday, October 22, 2016
Free & open to all

4.30-5.30pm: Hindu Puja in Rollins Chapel (seating starts at 4:15, Limited seating)
5.30-6.30pm: Lighting lamps and sparklers on Dartmouth Green (5000 lamps!)
6.45-8:00pm: Cultural Program in Alumni Hall (seating starts at 6.30)
8.00pm: Indian vegetarian Dinner in Alumni Hall

Sponsored by Upper Valley Hindu Community, Special Programs & Events Committee, Graduate Student Council, Thayer Council, Tucker Center, and OPAL