Huge Ravan Effigy burning & Dussehra Mini-Mela
Dussehra Celebration 2017
Public · Hosted by Greater Atlanta Vedic Temple and Arya Samaj Atlanta
A UNIQUE experience filled with FOOD, MUSIC, MEHNDI, & FACE PAINTING that you just can’t miss!
Featuring a GIGANTIC RAVAN EFFIGY BURNING CEREMONY at sunset to celebrate the victory of King Ram (good) over the demon Ravan (evil).
Let us bring the ATLANTA COMMUNITY TOGETHER to celebrate this CULTURAL FESTIVAL together!
Date: Saturday, September 30th 2017
Time: 6:30 PM onwards
Address: 492 Harmony Grove Road, Lilburn, GA 30047
- Parking fee: $5 per car
- FOOD (Vegetarian Indian Dinner), MEHNDI (Temporary Tattoo), and FACE PAINTING (Kids’ Activities) will be available for purchase.
- Ravan effigy burning ceremony will begin at sunset and only last for a few minutes.
- For booth inquiries, call 678-667-2792.
- All DONATIONS will go to the support of the Greater Atlanta Vedic Temple, as well as the Greater Atlanta Vedic Temple.
Q: Who can attend the event?
A: Everyone is welcome!
Q: Is this a free event?
A: Admission is free, however, there is a parking fee of $5 per car, which will be payable at the temple gate. Food (Vegetarian Indian Dinner), Mehndi (Temporary Tattoo), and Face Painting (Kids’ Activities) will be available for purchase. All donations will go to the support of the Atlanta Community and Cultural Center, as well as the Greater Atlanta Vedic Temple.
Q: When will the Ravan effigy burning ceremony begin?
A: The burning will begin at sunset and only last for a few minutes. Please come on time to secure your parking space and to be able to watch the burning.
WHAT IS DUSSEHRA?
The celebration of Dussehra is rooted in the Indian epic of Ramayan, which tells the story of King Ram leaving his kingdom to rescue his wife Sita, who had been kidnapped by Sri Lanka’s demon king Ravana. King Ram fights with the demon all of nine days and ten nights. On the tenth day, he kills the demon and rescues his wife, thus marking the victory of King Ram (good) over the demon Ravan (evil).
Religion
Community
Dussehra
Vijayadashami
Ravana
Kid Friendly
Date: Saturday, September 30, 2017
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Venue: Greater Atlanta Vedic Temple, 492 Harmony Grove Rd, Lilburn, Georgia 30047
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/events/303264150083266, 678-667-2792, vedictemple@vedictemple.org
(770) 381-3662, atlantavedictemple@gmail.com
