THE Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha will officially launch its 2024 Diwali Programme with Deep Jale, a spectacular light-up at the Kitty Seawall Roundabout, at 18:00 hrs today.

The cultural programme, which also forms part of the Dharmic Sabha’s 50th anniversary, promises to be an enjoyable and uplifting evening with performances by outstanding Guyanese artistes including Kishan Sugrim of Berbice, Suraj Singh, Sookrane Boodhoo, Rekha Singh and Ganindra of West Coast Demerara, Elizabeth Wong and Arijit Singh of East Coast Demerara. There will also be performances from the Dharmic Nritya Sangh, Cumming’s Lodge Mandir and Golden Om Dharmic Dance troupe from Berbice.

Deep Jale which is held countrywide, will be held at Palmyra, Berbice at the Indian Heritage Monument Site on October 23 and follows those held in Essequibo and West Coast Demerara.
“Deep Jale is now a staple on the national calendar and this year will expand at the Kitty Seawall Roundabout, as it continues each night until the October 30, when Dharmic Sabha’s magnificent motorcade will make its way past the roundabout from the Shri Krishna Mandir in Campbellville to the LBI Community Center Ground,” the Dharmic Sabha said in a press release.
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary, Dharmic Sabha has added a Bazaar element on the avenue opposite the roundabout, where attendees could enjoy seven-curry, hot fried vegetarian samosas, potato balls, sweets, rotis and curries, authentic Indian food, shop for their diyas and Diwali accessories, Indian outfits, jewellery and spend hours enjoying the added attractions over the period.

Over the days, persons can participate in Rangoli activities, applaud the students in the Inter-School Rangoli Competition, enjoy the Fashion show, and participate in the Lakshmi Aarti, Kirtan night, children and youth night and much more.

The event is open to the public, with free admission and commences at 18:00 hrs. each evening.

President of the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha, Dr. Vindhya Persaud encourages all Guyanese to attend and experience the beauty of Diwali with the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha.
She expressed her appreciation to the dedicated youth of Dharmic Sabha for their creation of the display to be lit for Deep Jale.