Diwali Festivities: Houston's Sanatan Community Readies for Celebration

October 28 :
A massive Diwali party is in the works among Houston's Sanatan community. Temples in the area have been invited to participate in the festivities by Arun Mundra, the Houston Sanatan team, and the VHPA (World Hindu Council). This comes after the Statue of Union (SOU)'s 90-foot Abhay Hanuman statue was consecrated in August. A Rathyatra was also organized to pay tribute to temples and priests, with the goal of fostering harmony among Sanatan groups.

Since the momentous consecration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, this Diwali has been observed for the first time. Worldwide, people of all faiths and backgrounds rejoiced at the installation of Ram Lalla, which was presided over by Yogi Adityanath, chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, and Prime Minister Modi of India. 

.Adding to the celebratory spirit, firecrackers are legal in Fort Bend and Harris counties. On November 2nd, Annakoot will conclude the festivities. Traditional dances, food stalls, fireworks, and cultural performances will be part of the festivities that begin on October 19 and continue until November 3. The Shri Sitaram Foundation produced a life-size statue of Ram Lalla, comparable to the one in Ayodhya, which is one of the main attractions at these festivities. Numerous locations, including ISKCON, BAPS, and Sri Meenakshi Temple, will host events, including Diwali bazaars, Ravan Dahan, and Ram Leela performances