Chinmaya Mission Diwali 2025

Do you see him in the distance? Do you see Prince Ram and Sita on their gold chariot?

In 🛕 Ayodhya, 🪔 diyas lit up the streets like fireflies, the city a spectacle of devotion and delight.

Lord Rama had returned, bringing with him the restoration of Dharma, fulfillment of promises, and triumphant love.

🌺  Chinmaya Mission Melbourne invites all to come together to celebrate this festival. Joyous is the celebration when we come together as a community to celebrate this ‘Festival of Lights’. The team is excited and working enthusiastically to make this year’s celebration appealing to all ages. An evening filled with a lot of exciting activities.

🌺 Highlighted below are some exciting planned activities  🌺

🤲 Guided Community Pooja for Sri Maha Lakshmi (All interested families will be guided through a 16 Step Pooja of Sri Maha Lakshmi incl. guided chanting of 108 names of Lord Lakshmi)

🎭 LIVE performance of sensational Musicals, Dances and more!

Note. All the performances will be occurring in the Auditorium with a limit seating. Please arrive early to secure your preferred spot. Enjoy the flexibility and choose any available seat when you arrive!

🍴Dinner Pack arrangements

Attendees have the option to pre-purchase dinner packs for their convenience each night. These meals are provided at cost via an external caterer and must be pre-booked during event registration. Pre-booked meals will be available for collection at the venue 6:15 PM onwards in the venue Gym. 

🎯 Activities, Games & Stalls

Join us for a variety of engaging games and creative activities for the whole family — all inspired by the spirit of the Festival of Lights!

✨ Enjoy:

• 🖌️ Mehndi

• 🪔 Diya Decorating

• 🎨 Face Painting

• 📱Games

• 💍🥻Shop curated display of handmade, Ethnic decors, jewelry and attires.

…and more festive fun!

💃 Dandiya - Traditional Indian Folk Dance for the entire community to join and celebrate the victory of knowledge over ignorance (good over the evil)

 
🪔All of the above and much more is guaranteed to make this evening the highlight of the year and leave everyone looking forward to more next year!
 

Come celebrate with color, joy, and creativity! 🥳 🥳 🥳

Event Details

Date: Saturday 18th October 2025

Time: 4:30pm – 8:30pm

Venue: Nossal Secondary College, 40 Sir Gustav Nossal Blvd, Berwick, Vic 3806.

Contact:

🛍️ For Stalls hosting : Contact Sridevi (0420 373 154)

🤝 For Sponsors opportunities : Contact Vikram ( 0422 296 416)

🙋 For Volunteering opportunities: Contact Nitha (0413 233 219)

🪔 For Pooja opportunities: Contact Deepa (0481 829 703)

💬 For General Enquiries: Nitha (0413 233 219) or Deepa (0425 741 381)

Frequently asked questions:

1. Who can attend this event? - We warmly welcome everyone to join us for this special event, regardless of age! Bring your family, including the little ones, and immerse yourselves in enchanting musical performances and inspiring spiritual talks. It's an event designed for all to enjoy and cherish together. 🌟

2. Is there food available for the event? - Yes, attendees have the option to pre-purchase dinner packs for their convenience each night. These meals are provided at cost via an external caterer and must be pre-booked during event registration. Pre-booked meals will be available for collection at the venue from 6:15 PM onwards in the venue Gym.

3. Can I eat the food during the event? - Please note that no food is allowed in the main event space. All food will need to be consumed in designated areas prior to the event start. This ensures a clean and comfortable environment for everyone to enjoy the performances and talks.

4. When should I order the food? - Food can be conveniently ordered while you are registering for the event. This ensures your meal is pre-booked and ready for collection at the venue.

5. Is the food nut/allergen free? - The caterer's vegetarian menu items may contain or come into contact with common allergens, including wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, and milk. While the caterer takes precautions to prevent cross-contamination, they cannot guarantee that dishes are completely allergen-free. By ordering the food, you agree that Chinmaya Mission does not hold any liability and that the caterer has made clear that allergens or traces of allergens may be present.

6. Can I get a refund for my food purchases? - No refunds are available for food purchases. Once the meals are pre-booked during event registration, the order is considered final. We appreciate your understanding

7. Is there parking available at the venue? - Yes, there is parking available at the venue. Please follow the signs and instructions from our volunteers to ensure a smooth parking experience.

8. Can I reserve seats for the event? - We operate on a free seating basis, so seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. All the performances will be occurring in the Auditorium with a limit seating. Please arrive early to secure your preferred spot. Enjoy the flexibility and choose any available seat when you arrive!

🪔 Looking forward to seeing you all there!