Signature event
Dussehra — Navratri & Bathukamma
October in Knoxville — Bathukamma, Navratri, garba/dandiya, and Vijayadashami. Exact dates and venue will be announced when confirmed.
- When
- Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 9:00 PM through Monday, October 19, 2026 at 2:00 AM
- Venue
- To be announced
- Notes
- Programming will follow prior years’ spirit (Bathukamma circles, garba/dandiya, and Dussehra evening). Watch email and this page for confirmed venue, dates, and daily timings.
About this event
We plan to honour Navratri with community gatherings culminating in Bathukamma and high-energy garba and dandiya circles, closing with Vijayadashami celebrations. Final venue and October calendar are being finalized with volunteers and partners.
Floral and participation guidelines will be shared once dates are set. Thank you for your patience.
Program highlights
Navratri & Bathukamma
- Evening Bathukamma circles with traditional songs and community participation
- Guided sessions for first-time participants—no experience required
Dussehra evening — garba, dandiya & DJ
- Garba and dandiya with rotating DJs and live dhol segments
- DJ-curated closing set on Vijayadashami for ages 16+ (younger guests welcome earlier with guardians)
- Food vendors and hydration stations throughout
Schedule
Times are planning estimates; final run-of-show is shared with registrants closer to the date.
- October (TBA)Navratri & Bathukamma — daily schedule to be posted
- October (TBA)Garba / dandiya evenings — venue TBA
- Vijayadashami (TBA)Cultural program and community celebration