Festive activities to mark Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. Diwali, named for the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that light up homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness, also marks the start of the Hindu New Year. Activities include:
Decorate a battery-operated diya-inspired candle and float it in a special pool to symbolize prosperity for the new year.
Create a large-scale rangoli design with flower petals, and attendees can make their own colorful rangoli designs using sand.
Visit a henna artist for a beautiful decorative keepsake.
Diwali Puppet Storytime.
Children & family storytime.
Interactive dance workshop & performance.
Manhattan, New York, NY