See full statement from the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha:
Diwali will be celebrated on Sunday November 8, 2026. The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha has an exciting calendar of events across the country to commemorate the festival of lights.
On Saturday October 31, there will be a Grand Dinner and Concert at the Railway Courtyard featuring Indian Idol’s Ankush Bhardwaj along with Guyana’s Vishale Samlall. Ankush is one of the highly sought after young singers in India today, loved for his energetic stage vibe and ability to perform across the genres of old and new Bollywood Hits as well as classical and devotional melodies. Patrons of event will also enjoy a wide array of authentic Indian foods in an atmosphere reflective of the magnificence of the Diwali festival. Proceeds from the Dinner Concert will go towards Bal Nivas – the Sabha’s Shelter for Children and the Dharmic Rama Krishna School Expansion Project. Tickets are available at the Dharmic Kendra (227-6181).
On Wednesday November 4th, the Dharmic Sabha will host DEEP JALE at the Kitty Seawall Roundabout from 6pm with the beautiful puja and light-up and cultural programme. Work is underway to create a fabulous display at the roundabout. The Deep Jale Bazaar runs from November 4-6 and offers the opportunity to do some Diwali shopping and to try tasty vegetarian food and snacks from the live cooking stalls, as well as sweets. Admission is free. Families can mingle and take pictures and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
Deep Jale will be held by the Dharmic Praants in Berbice on October 28th at the Palmyra Monument Site, October 30th at the Anna Regina Town Council and on November 2nd at the Oceanview Mandir Compound, WCD and November 5th at the Providence Stadium, EBD.
On Saturday November 7th, the Sabha will hold its much anticipated iconic Georgetown/ East Coast Demerara DIWAL MOTORCADE. The spectacular procession featuring floats from Demerara, Essequibo and Berbice will assemble at the Shri Krishna Mandir in Campbelville from 5:30pm and will leave at 6:30pm via its traditional route along Sandy Babb Street for Vlissengen Road and then along the Seawall to the LBI Community Centre Ground, East Coast Demerara. Master craftsmanship, creativity, lights and unique depictions makes the annual Diwali Motorcade a must have experience each year.
The LBI Community Centre Ground will be the site for a fabulous cultural programme and presentation of prizes, starting at 7pm. The line-up of outstanding artistes includes Ben Parag, Vishale Samlall, Artie Sookhai Khelawan, Bunty Singh, Cindy Sookram, Dharmic Nritya Sangh, Berbice Delights and others. Admission is free and no alcohol will be allowed.
The Diwali Motorcade is synonymous with the celebration of Diwali in Guyana and attracts tens of thousands of Guyanese and visitors from all cultures along the route and at the final venue annually.
Diwali Motorcades will also be held across the country. On Sunday November1, four motorcades will be held in Berbice at the Bath Community Centre Ground – West Berbice, Rosehall Ground – East Berbice, Port Mourant Ground – Central Corentyne and Tagore High School Ground – Upper Corentyne. On Thursday November 5, the Essequibo Praant will hold its motorcade at the Anna Regina Car Park while on Friday November 6, motorcades will be held at the Providence Stadium, EBD and Oceanview Mandir Compound, WCD.
The Sabha expresses sincere appreciation to the Government of Guyana for supporting Mandirs and youth groups towards their participation in the Motorcade. The Sabha also thanks corporate Guyana for their kind support which has been forthcoming year after year.
In addition to these events, the Sabha has organized Inter-school rangoli competitions in all of its Praants.
The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha is proud to have sustained and grown the unique beloved Guyanese tradition of Diwali Motorcade for more than five decades.
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