AIA Celebrates Dussehra & Diwali Dhamaka – “DDD” in a grand way !!!

Association of Indo American’s (AIA) & Bolly 92.3 presented “Dussehra & Diwali Dhamaka” – (DDD), an annual flagship event to celebrate Dussehra and Diwali festival. It is a unique festival supported by over 45+ Indian organizations in Bay Area. The event was refreshingly endearing, visually stunning, and entertaining. This event highlighted Indian traditions and diversity and culture.

This event’s Grand Sponsor was Sanjiv Gupta CPA (Fireworks), Dr Prakash Advani (Ravan Dahan). Other sponsors include Relator Nagaraj Anniah, US Bank, ICICI bank, TravelopPod, OnShore Kare, NBC News & Vijetha Supermarket.

There was huge support and compliments from many of the elected officials and dignitaries who have attended the event and they conveyed their Dussehra / Diwali greeting.

Alameda County Supervisor David Haubert (Co-Host) , India Consul General Dr. Srikar Reddy,
State Senator Dave Cortese, Assemblymembers Liz Ortega, Alex Lee, Alameda County Supervisors Elisa Marquez, Lena Tam, Mayor Carmen Montano (Milpitas), Vice Mayors Michael McCorriston, Jack Balch, Councilmembers Raj Salwan &  Sridhar Verose have addressed the gathering with their Diwali greetings.

Event Highlights:
Raavan Dahan (30 + ft )
FireWorks
Maha Mangal Arthi
Rath Yatra
Disco Dandia
Live music concert by singers from AIA/BATA & EBK groups

Shopping – 100 + Clothing/Jewelry/Home Decors/Real Estate/ Educational Booths.
Rangoli Competitions/Diya Making
Carroms/Chess competitions
Carnival Games
Thambola
Food Festival
Kids Play Area.
ROSHNI- Family fashion show (Ramp walk) & Raam Leela,

Lakshmi puja Laddu was auctioned to share the love, health, and wealth.   

The AIA team was very pleased with the grand success of the event and noted that they were truly touched by the amazing response, seeing more 45+ Indian community members worked very hard in making the event a grand success & one of the biggest in West Coast.

Also, the AIA team thanked all the sponsors for their continued support.

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