Ritu Maheshwari
India Post News Service
Fremont, CA: Festival of Globe (FOG) Diwali, the Festival of Lights will be celebrated at the sprawling Washington High School grounds on Saturday, October 24th, 2026. Diwali is one of the most pious and joyous festival celebrated across India and the world.
This year’s FOG Diwali festival will have many exciting segments that will have a huge kids’ section where they will play Ramayana related games, test their Ramayana knowledge and learn key values and traditions. This is intended to impart children with the knowledge of the traditions and history.
Ramayana Parade segment will include a large number of groups presenting Ramayana personalities. Parade will have many kids dressed up in Ram, Sita, Lakshman, Hanuman and ‘Ayodhyawasis’ and lead the Parade. Various musical groups equipped with musical instruments and devotional songs will be part of the parade has created immense enthusiasm and energy in the festival.
As part of Festival, there will be many beautifully decorated ‘mandaps’ housing Ram, Sita, Lakshmana, Hanuman and goddess Lakshmi. Festival goers will have the opportunity to perform Puja there.
Over thousand young children will be performing in dance competition on the stage and showcased their art and skills. A ‘Bharat Darshan’ show consisting of folk dances from all across India will mesmerize the audience.
FOG Diwali Festival is the largest and most recognized event and has attracted several local and state elected officials. Several elected officials will be attending to convey their Diwali wishes.
Dr. Romesh Japra, FOG Founder said, “Diwali represents victory of Good over Evil, and this message is all the more relevant in today’s society for all of us to live in harmony and thrive. FOG tries to bring community together and give them a platform to celebrate our Hindu values, culture and heritage. We invite all to come and attend the festival”.
Visit FOGSV.org for details.
