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Indian Festive Events to Attend in Australia

The beauty of Indian culture lies in its vibrant traditions, and the festive season is the most exciting time of the year. As October approaches, the Indian community in Australia is all set to celebrate the most colourful and lively festivals. From the radiant celebrations of Dussehra, Diwali to mouth-watering food festivals, October offers a variety of events that allow everyone to experience the joy and warmth of Indian culture.

Diwali Celebrations in Sydney – 26th October 2024 

In Sydney, one of the most anticipated events is Diwali With Bally Sagoo at The Flynn. If you love Bollywood beats, this event will not disappoint! DJ Bally Sagoo, an iconic name in the Indian music scene, will be spinning tracks that will have you dancing all night long. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, and this event is set to do just that with its music, lights, and vibrant atmosphere. The party is happening on 26th October 2024 from 10:00 PM to 3:00 AM at 2A Bligh Street, Sydney—a perfect night out in the heart of the city.

Diwali Celebrations in Melbourne – 27th October 2024 

Melbourne will light up with several Diwali celebrations. The Diwali Festival – Celebrating the Festival of Lights 2024 will take place at Dandenong Park on 27th October 2024 at 4:00 PM. This family-friendly event offers traditional performances, delicious food, cultural showcases, and a grand fireworks display—an authentic Diwali celebration that captures the true essence of the festival.

Hume Diwali Festival in Craigieburn – 19th October 2024 

For those seeking a more intimate community experience, the Hume Diwali Festival in Craigieburn on 19th October 2024 at Anzac Park is perfect. This festival is known for its live music, traditional dance performances, and an array of food stalls offering mouth-watering Indian delicacies. Kids can enjoy fun rides and games, making it a great event for the whole family. The evening wraps up with a brilliant fireworks show to light up the night in true Diwali fashion.

Melbourne Diwali at Marvel Stadium Square – 26th October 2024 

For a vibrant city vibe, Melbourne Diwali at Marvel Stadium Square on 26th October 2024 is set to be unforgettable, with cultural performances, food vendors, and yet another fantastic fireworks display. 

Celebrate India at Fed Square! – 26th October 2024 

On the same day, Celebrate India will bring Diwali to life at Fed Square, Melbourne. Organized by Celebrate India Inc., a Victorian non-profit community organization, this event features dazzling performances, delicious food, and colorful cultural displays. It’s the perfect opportunity to experience the diversity of Indian traditions in Australia.

Gaura Travel will also be attending this vibrant event! Visit our stall to participate in our exciting Spin the Wheel activity for a chance to win a free ticket to India. Don’t miss out on the fun! Diwali Celebrations in Federation Square â€“ 26th October 2024

Brisbane’s Diwali Indian Festival of Lights – 1st November 2024

is a grand celebration not to be missed. Held on 1st November 2024 at King George Square, this all-day event runs from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM and includes cultural performances, delicious Indian cuisine, and family-friendly activities that promise a full day of fun and festivity. 

Diwali Celebrations in Perth – 26th and 27th October 2024 

Over in Perth, Diwali Mela 2024 will take place on 26th and 27th October 2024 at Burswood Park. With lively music, traditional dance performances, and endless food stalls showcasing the best of Indian flavors, this festive gathering brings people together from all walks of life to celebrate Diwali. 

Diwali Celebrations in Adelaide – 19th October 2024 

Adelaide will also celebrate in a big way with the Biggest Deepavali Festival on 19th October 2024 at Goodwood Rd, Wayville. This festival offers a full day of Indian music, dance, food, and fun activities, all designed to bring the community together in the true spirit of Diwali.

Big Ticket Events – 9th November 2024 

If live music is more your style, don’t miss the Shreya Ghoshal Concert on 9th November 2024 at 1-5 Solent Circuit, Baulkham Hills, NSW. Shreya Ghoshal, one of India’s most renowned playback singers, will mesmerize audiences with her soulful voice, making this a must-see event for music lovers. 

Indian Food Festivals – 26th October 2024 

For the foodies, the Taste of India Food Festival on 26th October 2024 at 2 Marrawah Street, Lyons is an event you can’t miss. Sample authentic Indian flavors from street food to regional delicacies, offering a rich culinary experience perfect for anyone with a love for Indian cuisine.

Conclusion 

Indian festivals in Australia connect us to our roots while sharing the richness of our traditions with the broader community. Celebrating events like Diwali fosters togetherness, highlighting the importance of friendship, family, and cherished memories. 

This October, immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and energy of these festive events. Join the celebrations and connect with new people. 

As Diwali approaches, Gaura Travel wishes you a happy and prosperous festival season filled with light and joy. If you’re abroad, let’s make the dream of being home this Diwali a reality! 

Fly to India from $629 and Light Up Your Diwali! 

At Gaura Travel, we understand how important it is to be with your family during the festive season. That’s why we’re offering flights to India starting from $629. With our exclusive GDeals, you can lock in today’s flight prices with just a $20 deposit and pay the rest upfront or in easy weekly instalments. We believe in making travel affordable, so you can focus on enjoying the festival without any worries. 

Your Best Way Home This Diwali 

At Gaura Travel, we’re more than just a travel agency. We’re your link to home and your connection to the people and traditions that make Diwali so special. Let us handle your travel plans, so you can focus on what matters most celebrating the festival of lights with your loved ones. 

From all of us at Gaura Travel, we wish you a safe, joyous, and prosperous Diwali! 

For more information, contact our 24/7 Customer Support on 1300 359 463 or visit gauratravel.com.au.

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26 July 2024

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Your complete Diwali Itinerary!

Diwali may still be two weeks away, but the festivities have already begun! For those unable to travel home to India this Diwali, fret not: there’s plenty of fun and excitement to be had right here in Melbourne! We’ve compiled the ultimate Diwali itinerary for you, jam packed with entertainment, amazing food, fun activities for the whole family and much, much more. Let’s come together this Diwali and banish all darkness from our lives, and allow positivity, love and prosperity to shine through!

Friday 14th October – Diwali Cruise
Where?: Lady Cutler Melbourne Showboat, Pier VH08, 131 Harbour Esplanade Docklands
What time?: 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm

Let’s kick things off with a beautiful cruise! Enjoy live music, dancing, and delicious food and drinks all while sailing on an elegant cruise ship! With so much masti and excitement, this is the perfect way to kick off your Diwali celebrations!

Saturday 15th October – Festival of Lights – Melbourne Diwali Fireworks
Where?: Footscray Park, Footscray
What time?: 4pm – 9:30pm

This free event will dazzle and delight your family with a beautiful Diwali themed fireworks display! There will also be plenty of carnival rides, market stalls and food trucks to explore, as well as live performances and dancing. Fun for the whole family, this event is a must visit on your Diwali itinerary!

For more information about this event, click here.


Sunday 16th October – Northern Diwali 2022
Where?: City of Whittlesea, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang
What time?: 12pm – 10pm

Live in the far north and don’t feel like travelling all the way to the city centre for some Diwali fun? We’ve got you covered! Northern Diwali, held in South Morang, will feature loads of festivities and excitement with live DJs, fireworks, Bollywood dancing, rides, food stalls and much more! Trust us – you don’t want to miss this one!

For more information about this event, click here.


Tuesday 18th October – Diwali Rangoli
Where?: Brunswick Library, Brunswick
What time?: 4pm – 5pm

The kids are gonna love this one! Get together with the family and make some colourful sand rangolis on sticky templates to take home! Starting at 4pm, this event is perfect for primary to even high school aged students to experience a fun yet traditional activity after school.

For more information about this event and registration, click here.

Friday 21st October – Diwali Gala Family Dinner & Dance
Where?: Receptions at Sapphire, 11 Soden Road, Bangholme, Springvale
What time?: 6:30pm – 11:30pm

Experience the festivities of Diwali with sophistication and class at the Diwali Gala Family Dinner & Dance! Offering a sumptuous three-course banquet with unlimited drinks, as well as live entertainment, games and fireworks, this incredible event is surely not to be missed! Be sure to dress in your finest sari and sherwani, as this event has a dress code of Indian attire.

For more information about this event and booking, click here.


Saturday 22nd October – Diwali 2022 Cruise + Diwali @ Docklands
Where?: 111 Merchant Street, Docklands
What time?: 7pm – 11pm

After a sold out event last year, Victoria Star Cruises is back with a bigger and better Diwali cruise! Enjoy a delicious Indian buffet as well as top Bollywood dance numbers and DJ music all night, all while sailing with the wind in your hair. Don’t miss the fun and festivities and book yourself in today!

For more information about this event and booking tickets, click here.

Sunday 23rd October – Diwali Brunch
Where?: Horn Please, 167 St Georges Rd, Melbourne
What time?: 12pm – 3pm

A bottomless brunch with a Diwali theme? Yes please! Focusing on Indian food with a twist, Horn Please is holding a special brunch where you can sample some unconventional yet delicious Indian cuisine in a fun and chill atmosphere with your family. This is one event that foodies don’t want to miss!

For more information about this event and booking, click here.


Saturday 29th October – Victorian Festival of Diwali
Where?: Federation Square, Melbourne
What time?: 10am – late

Looking for the biggest and boldest Diwali celebration in all of Victoria? This is it!
After 2 years, Celebrate India’s Victorian Festival of Diwali is finally back, bigger and better than ever! With tons of market stalls to explore, as well as traditional and contemporary live music and dance, arts and crafts, games, henna painting and a bustling bazaar full of authentic Indian street food, wrapping up with a spectacular fireworks display on the Yarra River, this is the quintessential Diwali event that you won’t want to miss! Best of all, we will be there as well! Come visit us and spin our wheel for a chance to win numerous prizes!

For more information about this event, click here.

Sunday 30th October – 21st Diwali Fair
Where?: Springers Leisure Centre, 400 Cheltenham Rd, Keysborough
What time?: 11:30 am – 9pm

What better way to finish up your Diwali celebrations than with an exciting fair? Experience hours of non-stop entertainment with DJ music, dance performances, and singing, as well as rides, food trucks, variety stalls and much more! With tons of family-friendly fun for kids and adults of all ages to enjoy, end this Diwali with a bang and add this event to your itinerary!

For more information about this event, click here.

With our excitement-packed Diwali itinerary, the fun will never stop this October! Check out all of these fantastic events and have a blast celebrating this Diwali together with your loved ones!
We hope to see you there!


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Diwali 2022: Your ultimate guide for events in Australia | SBS Gujarati
Diwali 2022 Events & Parties In Melbourne | AllEvents.in
Victorian Festival of Diwali – Fed Square, Melbourne Australia
AIII DIWALI MELA 2022 Tickets | Eventbrite



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What will this festive season bring us all?

It is around this time of the year when festivities from the Hindu calendar spring to life.

As a lead up to one of the most popular Indian festivals, Diwali, the majority of India and many Indians settled overseas celebrate Navratri, Durga Ashtami and Dussera.

In the years before COVID 19,  festivities would already have kicked into top gear and the social interaction would have been full of excitement, without any restrictions or boundaries of any kind.

But of course, those times now seem like a different world. A world we probably took for granted, in hindsight.

But having said that, the indomitable human spirit will always find ways to celebrate and honour the divine, regardless of the challenges and restrictions.

Let us take a look at how Indians in Australia celebrate these festivals and the new ways that have been adopted, reflecting the world we live in.

Navratri

The most famous nine nights in India, are symbolized by the victory of Goddess Durga over the evil tyranny of Mahisasura. It is said, that she borrows the power of every God and engages in a dazzling and brutal battle that lasts for nine nights (ten days).

The battle was so mesmerizing that the entire world stood frozen to witness it.

People across India who celebrate this festival, do so in different ways, depending on which part of India you belong to.

In the western part, this festival marks the beginning of the ‘dance’ season in the way of cultural dance forms like Garba, Dandiya etc. In the southern regions, families place divine dolls in the form of a tiered altar called ‘Golu’. In the northern region, special pujas, fasts, meditation, singing, and dancing takes place along with the exchange of sweets, clothes etc. In West Bengal, a five day Durga Puja is also celebrated with great pomp and fervour.

And given the diversity of the country and the cultures within, it is almost impossible to specify what happens in each region. Do let us know how you like to celebrate Navratri.

Durga Ashtami

While Durga Ashtami is celebrated as a separate festival, it really refers to that 8th night in the above-mentioned battle.

A tradition associated with Durga Ashtami is to honour young, unmarried girls (usually a group of five to seven), who are invited into the home. The tradition is based on the belief that each of these young girls represents the shakti (energy) of Durga on Earth.

This festival, a lot like Navratri is a testament to the power of the divine feminine and is a reminder of the wonderful role that women continue to play in all aspects of life. A reminder that it is this energy that sustains and nourishes the very existence we treasure.

Dussera

One of the most popular historical epics from India is the Ramayana. Those who are familiar with the epic know that it is the ultimate fight between the virtuous (represented by Lord Rama) and unrighteous (King Ravana).

Dussera marks the last day of the war where Lord Rama finally kills the demon King Ravana and reunites with his wife, Goddess Seetha.

Given that we have reunited numerous couples over the last two years through our flights, we understand the pains of separation that Lord Rama and Goddess Seetha might have faced.

Here is to the triumph of the virtuous in us, every single time.

But what does all of this mean to us, especially now?

One of the most popular historical epics from India is the Ramayana. Those who are familiar with the epic know that it is the ultimate fight between the virtuous (represented by Lord Rama) and unrighteous (King Ravana).

Dussera marks the last day of the war where Lord Rama finally kills the demon King Ravana and reunites with his wife, Goddess Seetha.

Given that we have reunited numerous couples over the last two years through our flights, we understand the pains of separation that Lord Rama and Goddess Seetha might have faced.

Here is to the triumph of the virtuous in us, every single time.

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