Events
Dussehra and Diwali Celebrations
- Date
- Sunday, 15 NOVEMBER 2026
- Time
- 06:00 PM
- Venue
- The Dorothy Winstone Centre
Join us as we celebrate Dussehra and Diwali together in one grand evening.
Dussehra marks the triumph of righteousness over evil, and Diwali lights up the nights that follow with joy and prosperity. Bringing both into a single celebration lets our community honour the full arc of the season together.
Expect traditional pooja, cultural performances, festive food and plenty of time to catch up with Telugu families from across Auckland.
The evening is hosted at The Dorothy Winstone Centre, 16 Howe Street, Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011. Register early, as spaces fill quickly for our major events.
Two Festivals, One Evening
Dussehra and Diwali celebrated together in a single grand programme.
Pooja Ceremonies
Traditional Dussehra pooja followed by Lakshmi Pooja for prosperity.
Cultural Shows
Dance, music and devotional performances by community members.
Festive Dinner
A delightful spread of traditional Telugu sweets and festive food.
Decorations
Traditional decorations, diyas and rangoli lighting up the venue.
Community Gathering
Meet and celebrate with hundreds of Telugu families.