Diwali Barcelona 2016

Diwali is the Indian New Year, which celebrates the victory of good over evil, and the pathway to light and virtue. It's also called 'the festival of lights' because of the tradition of turning on lights or lighting candles. Celebrate this New Year at Diwali Barcelona 2016, first with the ritual of Pooja, an act that pays homage to Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity. If you wish, you can give your own offering to the goddess (fruit, flowers, candles, or a golden object). You'll receive a Bindi (a dot of red on your forehead) and a Kalava (protective red thread) to wear around your wrist. Everyone will light candles together to symbolise the knowledge gained by having inner peace in the face of ignorance. Afterwards there will be a festival of Indian dance followed by the chance for everyone to dance to Bollywood and Banghra beats. You're welcome to go dressed in Indian attire, and you might get a special surprise as a result.