Hindu Center of Charlotte
44th Anniversary Diwali Celebration
Dates: November 6 (Friday) to December 5 (Saturday), 2026
Event Schedule
| Date | Event | Time | Aarti |
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| November 6 (Fri) | Dhanteras Laxmi Puja | 7 PM – 8 PM | 8 PM |
| November 7 (Sat) | Kali Chaudas / Lord Hanumanji’s Abhishekham | 7 PM – 8 PM | 8 PM |
| November 8 (Sun) | Diwali Puja, Bhajans | 7 PM – 7:30 PM; 7:30 PM – 8 PM | 8 PM |
| November 10 (Tues) | Annakut; New Year’s Day, Temple opens; Evening Goverdhan Puja; Bhajans | All day; 6 AM; 7 PM – 8 PM; 6 PM | Morning Aarti 8:30 AM & 10 AM; Noon Aarti 12 Noon, 2 PM, 4 PM; Evening Aarti 8 PM |
| November 14 (Sat) | Lord Ram Sita Kalyanam | 11 AM – 1 PM | — |
| November 21 (Sat) | Tulsi Vivah | 5 PM – 8 PM | 8 PM |
| November 23 (Mon) | Karthik Poornima; Deepotsavam / Lord Satyanarayan Katha | After Aarti; 6 PM – 8 PM | 8 PM |
| November 14 & 15 (Sat & Sun) | Diwali Cultural Program | 11 AM – 7 PM | — |
| December 5 (Sat) | Diwali Dinner | 7 PM – 11 PM | — |
Volunteer Contacts
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Decoration & Annakut: Rashmika Patel — 980-322-3505; Prerna Amin — 704-548-8454; Bharti Patel — 704-678-9991; Varsha and Subodh Patel — 704-264-5949
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Prasad for Annakut: Please bring Prasad by Monday, October 20.
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Celebration Safety: Sparklers only. No fireworks allowed. Strictly enforced by police.
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Traffic Control: Nirav Pandya — 570-205-2636
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Sounds and Lights: Subodh Patel — 980-365-1550
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Puja Information / Participation: 704-535-3440
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Hindu Center Contacts: Office — 704-535-3440; Ameeta Patel — 203-434-4004; Reena Roy — 704-607-8413; Hemant Amin — 704-258-3588
Address: 7400 City View Dr, Charlotte, NC 28212
