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Diwali at Times Square celebrated 9 years in the heart of New York City!

Diwali at Times Square's 2024 Theme is  Inclusion of Diversity!  We are different people but are similar culturally. Music has no boundaries. (PRNewsfoto/Diwali at Times Square)

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NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Diwali at Times Square 2024 may be over but the memory of it will last a lifetime for those who witnessed the festival in the heart of New York City on Saturday, October 19th.

Highlights of the Diwali at Times Square 2024!
Highlights of the Diwali at Times Square 2024!
Happy Diwali from Times Square! Welcoming New Year!
Happy Diwali from Times Square! Welcoming New Year!
Diya Lighting to inaugurate the celebration of Diwali from Times Square
on October 19, 2024
Diya Lighting to inaugurate the celebration of Diwali from Times Square on October 19, 2024
India is a diverse country, and we are showcasing the diversity of India
through the dance segment.
India is a diverse country, and we are showcasing the diversity of India through the dance segment.

"Our objective from the beginning has been to take India to mainstream America" "and today, I'm excited to share that thanks to the support of the mainstream media and more Corporate Sponsors aligning to support us this year, we are achieving that goal" said the Founder of Diwali at Times Square, Neeta Bhasin. She also emphasized the importance of instilling Indian American youth with a sense of pride for their heritage, while also fostering cross-cultural exchange. 

Diwali at Times Square was honoured to welcome the Office of Faith-Based and Community Partnerships of NYC for the first time ever as a presenting partner alongside KIA who returned as a presenting sponsor of the festival and Procter & Gamble who joined the festival as a gold sponsor.

The festival showcased the "Colors of India and America" featuring performances of different states of India and highlighted performances of other ethnic communities like Indo-Caribbean, Africa and Mexico. 

One of the biggest attractions in Diwali Bazaar was 'Kids Zone', where children were painting Diyas (clay) and creating beautiful Rangoli art and enjoy interactive reading sessions. Additionally, there was food sampling from some of our sponsors and free henna before Karva Chauth (the fast Indian women keep for their husband's long life) that attracted thousands of people to Diwali Bazaar.

The Diya (lamp) lighting ceremony on stage was synchronized with the countdown on the One Times Square tower and it was inaugurated by the Consul General of India, Binaya Srikanta Pradhan, Senator Chuck Schumer, NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar, NYPD Commissioner, NYC Commissioner of Immigration, NYC Commissioner of International Trade Affairs, Dilip Chauhan, Deputy Commissioner International Affairs, Justice Karen Gopee, along with our honorees and sponsors.

Chandrika Tandon, Grammy Award Nominee and Founder of the Krishnamurthy Tandon Foundation the recipient of the "Woman of the Year Award" expressed her gratitude and shared this honour with everyone in the audience.

Raja Rajamannar, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, Mastercard was honoured with the "Man of the Year Award" and was humbled to accept the recognition which he shared with his wife Jyothi.

The Consul General of India, Binaya Srikanta Pradhan emphasized on the deeper meaning of the festival saying "I have realized that Diwali at Times Square is more than just a festival – it is a celebration of our shared values, culture, togetherness, love, and diversity".

Senator Chuck Schumer appreciated the contribution of South Asian community to NYC by saying "The more South Asians we have in NYC, the better NYC is" and I want to salute the fact that Diwali is now a school holiday.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams said "What better place to celebrate the festival of lights than in the crossroads of the world. I'm proud to be with our Hindu brother and sisters today for the annual Diwali at Times Square celebration as we push away the darkness and welcome the light all cross our city".

House of Spices 'This year, we are proud to debut our latest Diwali campaign at the event. We are confident this campaign will resonate deeply with every Indian student, helping them feel connected to home, even from thousands of miles away.

The program ended with the 'Light Up Times Square Concert' where national and international performers from musical industry rocked the stage. The energy of the performers and the attendees really brightened Times Square.

Grammy Award Nominee Chandrika Tandon and the Young People's Chorus of New York City started the program with Ganesha (Removal of Obstacle God) Prayers.

Sparsh Shah, an American rapper, singer, songwriter and inspirational speaker who has a very rare disorder Osteogenesis Imperfecta also known as Brittle Bone Disorder rocked the stage with his performance.

Shannon K, a rising star from LA is a singer and songwriter mesmerized the audience with her performance.

Preeti and Pinky from India sang their famous songs of 90's that are viral in social media. People are still dancing on those popular songs.

Sukhbir Singh, 'Prince of Bhangra' whose music varies from pure Punjabi to fusion, shook the entire stage with his the most energetic performance forced people to dance with him.

The finale performer Raghav made every age group to sing with him on his famous songs including 'Ange Eyes' that topped the charts across the world in late 90s.

Diwali at Times Square was celebrated in association with "Samman for All"; its mission is to facilitate people from the lower-economic strata to achieve their dreams by providing them with tools for sustainable living and empowerment,

"Diwali celebration serves as a powerful symbol of unity, bridging cultural ties and fostering diversity".

Diwali at Times Square will celebrate the 10th year anniversary in 2025. The plan for this milestone has already started and the festival will be full of surprises and excitement!

For information on how to be part of history and sponsorship inquiries, please contact:

- Email: [email protected],

- Email: [email protected] 
- Website: www.diwalitimessquare.com

- Phone: 516-343-0181 / 212-216-9305

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