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Join MHDS Vishnu Mandir for Minnesota’s first Diwali Mela Motorcade & Cultural Celebration!This community celebration brings families together to honor Diwali, the Festival of Lights, through a decorated vehicle parade, cultural performances, devotion, and fellowship.
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ Celebration Begins: 5:00 PM
📍 MHDS Vishnu Mandir
4022 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55412
🚗 WHAT IS A DIWALI MOTORCADE?
A motorcade is a festive procession of decorated vehicles celebrating Diwali. Families and community members are encouraged to decorate their vehicles with lights, flowers, and festive displays and participate in the parade.
🪷 EVENT PREPARATIONS
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 | 6–9 PM
Mandir Decorating
Volunteers are welcome to help decorate the Mandir in preparation for the celebration.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 | 8–11 AM
Vehicle & Float Decorating
Participants are invited to bring their vehicles to the Mandir to decorate them for the motorcade.
Vehicles may remain on-site until the parade later that afternoon.
🪔 SATURDAY EVENING PROGRAM
5:00 PM | Motorcade & Parade
• Vehicles will begin staging across the street before traveling to the Mandir parking lot.
• Families and children are encouraged to participate in the procession.
• Children should be dressed appropriately for November’s outdoor weather.
🪷 Devotional & Cultural Program
Following the motorcade, everyone will gather inside the Mandir for:
• Presentation of the 8 Forms of Maa Lakshmi (Ashta Lakshmi)
• Presentation of Ram Darbar
• Honoring the Devis and Devas
• Cultural performances featuring singing and dancing
• Aarti
🎁 OPTIONAL OFFERINGS
You may bring gifts to offer to the Devis and Devas if you wish. Offerings are completely optional.
🍛 VEGETARIAN MEAL
A vegetarian meal will be provided by MHDS Vishnu Mandir.
🎆 FIREWORKS
The evening will conclude with a fireworks display.
🌺 HOW TO PARTICIPATE
• Decorate your vehicle and join the motorcade.
• Encourage your children to dress up and participate.
• Volunteer to help decorate the Mandir.
• Attend the cultural and devotional program.
• Invite family, friends, and neighbors to celebrate.
📩 QUESTIONS & PARTICIPATION INQUIRIES
Email: [email protected]
Attention: Program Coordinators
We appreciate your continued support, participation, and contributions in making this celebration possible.
🪷 ALL ARE WELCOME!
Jai Lakshmi Narayan! 🙏
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Minnesota Hindu Dharmic Sabha Vishnu Mandir, 4022 Washington Ave N,Minneapolis,MN,United States
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