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Celebrating Diwali in Camarillo, Ventura, and Oxnard

Discover Diwali Traditions: Make Festive Treats, Find Indian Food, Markets and Local Gatherings

By Angie Neuberger October 30, 2024

Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a Hindu festival of lights celebrated across the world, primarily by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance; it is marked by lighting small clay lamps called diyas and often includes fireworks and festive gatherings over a period of five days.

What is fun about Diwali 2024, is that it will overlap with Halloween and Dia de los Muertos this year. In 2024, Diwali will be celebrated on Thur, Oct 31, 2024, 3:22 AM – Fri, Nov 1, 2024, 5:46 AM PST. 

There are many ways to share Diwali traditions and festivities with your family. One is to attend this Diwali event right here in Camarillo. This is a free event that will have Bollywood dancing, Indian food options, and festive wares for sale. 


May be an image of dancing and text that says 'This Diwali, join us for a BOLLYWOOD WEDDING DANCE SHOW by NARTAN Dance School Sunday November 3rd 10am-1pm Dances at 1am-12:30pm Bob Kildee Park 1030 Temple Ave Camarillo, CA 93010 INDIAN LUNCH for sale HENNA~ JEWELLERIES~ HANDLOOMS OPEN TO PUBLIC FREE TO ATTEND We cordially invite you to join us for a fun filled Diwali show with the theme of the Big Fat Indian Wedding. Come in your best Indian Attire as wedding guests!'



You can make Diwali crafts like some of these suggestions:


Or you could celebrate by trying a new Indian sweets like this Fruit Custard Recipe or eating out at one of our many Indian restaurants in the area:

Indian Food In Camarillo, Ventura, Oxnard, and nearby..

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