Deepotsav 2026

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DEEPOTSAV 2026 – BOOK YOUR TICKETS TODAY

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Deepotsav 2026 – दीपोत्सव २०२६

Namaskar Mandali! Marathi Kala Mandal – Washington DC warmly invites you to a full day of music, storytelling, laughter, dancing, and togetherness at Deepotsav 2026 .

ALL INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET ($20*)

Lunch + Diwali Faral + Tea/Snacks

One ticket. A full day of entertainment, food, and celebration!

*MKM member early-bird price through November 4.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 Time: From 9:00 AM; Diwali Pahat begins at 9:30 AM Location: Thomas Jefferson High School 6560 Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22312

Tickets and RSVP

Please book your tickets soon to help us plan the event and food arrangements. Booking is quick and simple—visit marathi.com/rsvp and reserve your tickets in a few easy steps!

Ticket Through Nov. 4 From Nov. 5

9:00–9:30 AM Welcome Tea/Coffee

9:30–11:00 AM Diwali Pahat — Katha Kathan, Bhajan, Marathi Songs and much more

10:45 AM onward Lunch served in batches — included in your ticket

12:45–1:00 PM Afternoon Welcome and Sponsor Acknowledgments

1:00–2:00 PM MKM Documentary Screening on a large LED screen

2:00–2:05 PM Kathak Performance by Nrityanaad Academy of Kathak

2:05–2:25 PM Hitguj Diwali Ank Release, EC 2026 Year Highlights & EC Farewell

2:25–3:25 PM Standup Comedy by Kaustubh Soman

3:25–4:00 PM “Lakh Lakh Chanderi” Community Performance, Bollywood Dance Finale, DJ & Flash Mob

4:00 PM Tea/Snacks, Diwali Faral & Hitguj Distribution

Book through Zeffy, with no mandatory ticketing or processing fees. Any optional contribution to Zeffy at checkout is voluntary and can be set to $0 .

Open seating—no assigned seats. Diwali Pahat is included with every Deepotsav ticket.

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Event Highlights

• Diwali Pahat: Katha Kathan, Bhajan, Marathi songs and much more.

• MKM Documentary: Celebrate our Mandal’s journey on a large LED screen.

• Standup Comedy: Featuring Kaustubh Soman.

• Kathak Performance: Nrityanaad Academy of Kathak.

• Hitguj Diwali Ank Release, EC 2026 Highlights & Farewell.

• “Lakh Lakh Chanderi” Community Performance, Bollywood Dance Finale, DJ & Flash Mob.

Program update: The “Shankar Jaikishan” play has been cancelled because the visiting artists could not secure U.S. visa appointments in time. Join us for the updated entertainment lineup above.

Already booked through Tugoz? You can register on Zeffy at no additional cost, and MKM will refund the difference between your original Tugoz payment and the revised ticket price. Our team will reach out directly to guide you through the transition.

Program Details

Time

Program

9:00–9:30 AM Welcome Tea/Coffee

9:30–11:00 AM Diwali Pahat — Katha Kathan, Bhajan, Marathi Songs and much more

10:45 AM onward Lunch served in batches — included in your ticket

12:45–1:00 PM Afternoon Welcome and Sponsor Acknowledgments

1:00–2:00 PM MKM Documentary Screening on a large LED screen

2:00–2:05 PM Kathak Performance by Nrityanaad Academy of Kathak

2:05–2:25 PM Hitguj Diwali Ank Release, EC 2026 Year Highlights & EC Farewell

2:25–3:25 PM Standup Comedy by Kaustubh Soman

3:25–4:00 PM “Lakh Lakh Chanderi” Community Performance, Bollywood Dance Finale, DJ & Flash Mob

4:00 PM Tea/Snacks, Diwali Faral & Hitguj Distribution

Diwali Pahat is included with every Diwali ticket.

Book Tickets / RSVP Now

Photos

Photos from Deepotsav 2026 will be uploaded after the event.

Relive the beautiful memories of music, performances,

and community celebrations.

Videos

Videos and highlights from Deepotsav 2026 will be shared

here after the event.

Let’s celebrate the Festival of Lights together with joy,

tradition, and community spirit!