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The Indian festival of lights is coming to Paris this weekend!

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No need to go to the other side of the world and travel for hours to enjoy the traditional holidays of other countries. On November 12th, India will visit Paris to celebrate Diwali festival.

Get ready for a journey to the other side of the world. On November 12th, Paris will adorn itself in its most beautiful colors to celebrate Diwali, or the Festival of Lights, one of the most important celebrations in Indian culture. In the tradition, the festivities last for five days. Fireworks are set off, gifts are given... Diwali marks a true turning point as in northern India, the third day of celebration is also the last day of the Hindu year. This festival is also celebrated in Nepal, Singapore, Malaysia, and on the islands of Mauritius and Reunion. We are listening to the recital of Bharata Natyam. Join us at the Mandapa Theater for a Bharatanatyam dance performance.yam extraordinary, in honor of the Diwali festival. On stage, the artist Anugraha Sridhar will transport us into a captivating performance inspired by traditional sculptures and an interpretation of ancient texts that evoke the positioning of hands and legs.

Recital Bharata Nadyam
Theatre Mandapa
6, Wurtz Street - 13th
On November 12th at 6 PM
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Let's go on a culinary journey at Sharmaji's

When it comes to traditional festivities, it means traditional cuisine. On the occasion of Diwali, Sharmaji takes your taste buds on a trip. From the 7th to the 19th of November, Chef Manoj Sharma offers you a completely vegetarian tasting menu with five courses, which will introduce you to unique culinary traditions from all corners of India and numerous unexpected flavors. We're already salivating in anticipation!

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Sharmaji
16, rue Frémicourt – 15e
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Let's dance at the Bollywood ball "Happy Diwali"

Head to the musée du quai Branly to enjoy a Sunday full of dancing. From 3pm to 5pm, the bright, colorful, and festive atmosphere will make you feel like you've left Paris to join Bombay. Dancing to the rhythm of Indian music, the event will introduce you to the richness of Bollywood cinema. Get ready to hit the dance floor!

Musée du quai Branly 
37, quai Branly – 7e
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Enjoy a Bollywood classic 

From November 11th to 19th, the Musée du quai Branly, yes, them again, is hosting a retrospective that explores the history of popular Hindi cinema, also known as Bollywood. On November 12th, the films Ram-Leela and Jodhaa Akbar will be screened for free. It's a great opportunity to discover a cinema that is rarely talked about in France.

Once upon a time in Bollywood
Musée du quai Branly 
37, quai Branly – 7e
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Let's discover the Ganesh Temple

Open daily from 8:30 am to 8:00 pm, this temple dedicated to Ganesh, the most revered deity in India, is one of the most emblematic places of Hindu culture in Paris. On November 12, it will be the perfect time to visit it, to enjoy a moment of change of scenery and become more familiar with Hindu culture.  

Temple Ganesh 
17, rue Pajol – 18th
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