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
This year’s FOG Diwali festival will have First time ever Ramayan DRONE show will light up the sky with lord Hanuman. There will be 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”.
Key Features:
- – Ramayan DRONE show will light up the sky with lord Hanumanat 7 pm
- – Join us in devotion filled Lakshmi Puja conducted by temple priests at 3.30 pm (gather near the stage)
- – At 4 pm Grand Parade/Jhankis and dignitaries’ recognition followed by cultural performances by different states
- – All day long cultural programs and kids contests starting at 10 am till 7 pm
- – Jewelry, Clothes and Food booths
- – Kids’ talent show
- – Free Parking
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