Deepotsav 2026
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.
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.
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.
Let’s celebrate the Festival of Lights together with joy,
tradition, and community spirit!
