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https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/8f81d0ac5bd699e58b2916369d114e42a82fabaa-1600x1066.jpg Happy Melbourne Diwali: greetings from the Launch https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/05c9d74b4e49b9bff598562d7e7ccd84506a3535-1280x720.jpg Speakers and guests at the Melbourne Diwali Launch 2026 wish everyone a happy Melbourne Diwali. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/fe021ecff795602b9bce8cac7e36016d99778b54.mp4 45 2026-10-09T14:00:00+11:00 yes Blessings from the Brahma Kumaris https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/7e4f58488743a3a84e19c39f16146fdbffdb24c6-1280x720.jpg The Brahma Kumaris open the Launch with blessings and a one-minute meditation on the inner light of Diwali. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/e035a9d73babb33531ebef1ad3d2f1b3bc1cda6c.mp4 301 2026-10-09T14:00:00+11:00 yes The MCs welcome guests https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/b47e125b7a2016e949152c7670b9a6c1639fb228-1280x720.jpg MCs Kyra Gupta and Sudeeksha Addagudi give the Acknowledgement of Country, welcome guests and introduce the 2026 theme of resourcefulness. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/94c222bc3934cff136124209cd3227d01e187b23.mp4 169 2026-10-09T14:00:00+11:00 yes Anu Bhardwaj opens the Launch https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/23d90d308789531cfb3586fbdba9b1404134c67a-1280x720.jpg Anu Bhardwaj, CEO of Melbourne Diwali, welcomes guests to Queen's Hall and announces Melbourne Diwali 2026: Saturday 31 October at Marvel Stadium Square. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/41e81bf2a335a1f68468264e494167d619b1ca57.mp4 389 2026-10-09T14:00:00+11:00 yes Kathleen Matthews-Ward MP launches Melbourne Diwali 2026 https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/2b3f82741e8c543833cfb0c0a342aca73a2746bf-1280x720.jpg Kathleen Matthews-Ward MP, Member for Broadmeadows, launches Melbourne Diwali 2026 in Queen's Hall, Parliament House. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/e22f32970f4bf256afa8111bdaa10b246297d14f.mp4 444 2026-10-09T14:00:00+11:00 yes Natalie Hutchins MP: Diwali wishes https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/0cec51bbdb489430f2da13c79e25cb568a8485dd-1280x720.jpg Natalie Hutchins MP shares her Diwali wishes with the Launch guests. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/98062264ca8c961ac6e7e84cd4461bae718ecca1.mp4 71 2026-10-09T14:00:00+11:00 yes Nithya Remesan on the 2026 dance competition https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/4591e226300e47590d16c45df8f47a714ca521bb-1280x720.jpg Nithya Remesan, Dance Competition Judge, on the 2026 dance competition, its three age groups and the dance workshops on festival day. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/bc15bbf9bd46e2de0d5d6a48fa950fc0759072de.mp4 247 2026-10-09T14:00:00+11:00 yes Sheba Nandkeolyar for Fortune Foods https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/1fe9afb2770eaf8fa2535565b2e1a9e7e245ed7c-1280x720.jpg Sheba Nandkeolyar for Fortune Foods, Major Partner, including the Kishwar Chowdhury masterclasses on festival day. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/ce2dcaca9900220f3acb4c1c6d6124ec3c313c81.mp4 397 2026-10-09T14:00:00+11:00 yes Vanessa Rajendram for ANZ https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/b868a236d59ea2e66b002b6c74028795fc5bf35a-1280x720.jpg Vanessa Rajendram speaks for ANZ, Supporting Partner of Melbourne Diwali 2026. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/4769989cd6881d74bc8c8689f03f17863025b8e2.mp4 123 2026-10-09T14:00:00+11:00 yes Chandra Deep for Simonds Homes https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/d93c51979864d828e00298750c69d6d1789b52fa-1280x720.jpg Chandra Deep speaks for Simonds Homes, Supporting Partner of Melbourne Diwali 2026. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/b3116c597a603be4784ed2956767fed6166be4e9.mp4 119 2026-10-09T14:00:00+11:00 yes Praveen Kumar Komaragiri for the Little India Traders Association https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/db3941def43e37e5fffb7fe2042494c4ce63e9bc-1280x720.jpg Praveen Kumar Komaragiri speaks for the Little India Traders Association, Community Partner. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/c50c60d578ad62a8693dc9728cc0b090faf6b5da.mp4 162 2026-10-09T14:00:00+11:00 yes Pankaj Malhotra on Bharat Ko Janiye https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/61e647c62e6a5c1a9e5b2cb4953c25892ecd5c38-1280x720.jpg Pankaj Malhotra on Bharat Ko Janiye, an initiative of India's Ministry of External Affairs. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/6c5d3422a732de96c9c2d1bd69bb6bddd7d3972e.mp4 201 2026-10-09T14:00:00+11:00 yes Raphaël Alla for the French-Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/e73b3689173ffaaef83a31f59b0a5ad6e8b08205-1280x720.jpg Raphaël Alla speaks for the French-Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/5c29720da5c25f1d74d2c9685017a1347f52cd32.mp4 81 2026-10-09T14:00:00+11:00 yes Gemma Ellis for Richmond Football Club https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/e8bc3fb9e49d8f7a0d128aeaf384426e8919483b-1280x720.jpg Gemma Ellis on Richmond Football Club at Melbourne Diwali 2026: giveaways and handball skills at Marvel Stadium Square. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/e9e19d7cd294b8e59146f3b7fa01255fd77f1e7f.mp4 128 2026-10-09T14:00:00+11:00 yes Jai Goradia for Indus, Launch Sponsor https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/2cdef0e398d4d7d27368c112d1d2fcbff0400e83-1280x720.jpg Jai Goradia, Founder and CEO of Indus, Launch Sponsor, on India and Australia. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/4b32170048e1fe71db3e50213e40154caf53b12a.mp4 580 2026-10-09T14:00:00+11:00 yes The councillors' panel: highlights 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organisers. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/5305d9b2db6a66b004116aa67bd3daca7cf07eeb.mp4 40 2025-09-11T17:00:00+10:00 yes A judge on the 2025 dance competition https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/18e53969db3366bbc2536b2081c19dd6021b63e1-720x1280.jpg A judge of the Melbourne Diwali dance competition speaks about how dance can lift people and bring the whole community together. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/567c0bd37c3df8cd808a89ff72d776b23dfcdac2.mp4 76 2025-09-11T17:00:00+10:00 yes Praveen Kumar introduces the Little India Traders Association https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/82da1076bc2077151c2cb7700da789c74d1a1606-1280x720.jpg Praveen Kumar introduces the Little India Traders Association (LITA) and its three priorities: a business network, the Little India precinct and business support for traders. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/9c2f40e689b94892efb779ecfc996b0cca3be66f.mp4 170 2025-09-11T17:00:00+10:00 yes NAB: more than money https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/6b5a607d0b37a849c9726a501833af58c5eb12f5-1280x720.jpg Speaking for National Australia Bank, a partner explains why NAB puts time and effort behind community events like Melbourne Diwali. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/ce65057a22af10b9f2967e19dbcb23bcd4022454.mp4 43 2025-09-11T17:00:00+10:00 yes Dr Reet Kaur on ConnectED and the meaning of Diwali https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/af8f4f64e1941987f5a6c998fca25dd486d7c1b3-1280x720.jpg Dr Reet Kaur describes ConnectED, a program that helps young people build the skills of connection, and links its work to the meaning of Diwali. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/04e2331f0b8f551dbf37f1b82750a244f7379162.mp4 234 2025-09-11T17:00:00+10:00 yes The story behind Aunty Jenny https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/57a0994a9ba4639c7a1b2c1d7553f169fcf84af4-1280x720.jpg Aunty Jenny's founder tells how a family visit led to a spice brand built on traceable spices and support for farmers. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/26a59d1ab0c34f12bd050571cbc6d8feab366072.mp4 118 2025-09-11T17:00:00+10:00 yes Gautam Gupta thanks the people who helped Melbourne Diwali grow https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/8b8903901e449325788cff7d03a1a3292444e0ef-1280x720.jpg In his keynote, Gautam Gupta thanks the City of Melbourne, RACV and the first media outlets that covered the festival. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/69fae7569ab3d68b7231cabef70d06c1a259fdd5.mp4 104 2025-09-11T17:00:00+10:00 yes Professor Rajesh Vasa on an optimistic community https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/7e045af9a54df79fed4e4054b90844464fb103d8-1280x720.jpg Professor Rajesh Vasa recalls starting one of the first Indian student clubs in Melbourne, at Swinburne University, and describes the Indian community as extremely optimistic. 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https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/c4b3d0f33df6ba9280c27820aed2493bbdf02989-1600x1200.jpg Lord Mayor Nick Reece at the 2024 Launch lectern https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/0eed663155581bc5be65f9beb027e101d02faf95-1280x720.jpg At the Launch lectern, Lord Mayor Nick Reece acknowledges guests, calls Melbourne a great Indian city, and says that if he is still Lord Mayor next term he will invest $10 million to establish a Little India. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/fe943dad6933f43056dcb1baf32fc6f75b48daba.mp4 436 2024-10-01T16:00:00+10:00 yes Lord Mayor Nick Reece sets out commitments for Little India and Indian festivals https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/691a0d43c1b0253223e5adfef182ce2f5ead3dfb-1280x720.jpg Speaking as Lord Mayor seeking re-election, Nick Reece sets out a $10 million Indian communities policy led by a Little India precinct, including $1 million for festivals and events for the Indian community. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/16588679a92f88ad14a61c55abd391d71b0bbf28.mp4 468 2024-10-01T16:00:00+10:00 yes Lord Mayor Nick Reece invites Melbourne to Diwali in Docklands https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/2d627f65a9bfacf685d0ef357feec7577cbd54d2-1280x720.jpg In a short piece to camera, Lord Mayor Nick Reece wishes Melbourne a happy Diwali and invites people to the festival in Docklands. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/b7f9cb939adb92303235340f32261a8e90ce426a.mp4 21 2024-10-01T16:00:00+10:00 yes Anya Gupta on the 2024 Business Expo https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/4d3a21655d85b4d621d7831159d8052963cc902b-1280x720.jpg Anya Gupta of SarasCare explains the QR code system built in-house for exhibitors and visitors, and the Business Expo's move to the Victory Room. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/0a1ec8351c9907ec4c288ff1a46568fba64c5773.mp4 42 2024-10-01T16:00:00+10:00 yes Parul Juneja on Melbourne Diwali's first dance competition https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/d3d036dadfb7005f73fcdd0abfa439c180bc6f48-1280x720.jpg Parul Juneja, a Kathak artist judging the CDS Vic Melbourne Diwali Dance Competition, thanks RACV and welcomes the festival's first dance competition, created to encourage local artists. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/520d5ed416c1c45259d64a27dd43d6b30ae2ac1b.mp4 40 2024-10-01T16:00:00+10:00 yes Gautam Gupta thanks RACV https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/418c652fa688f7ae0712db847e99e44347774e56-1280x720.jpg In his vote of thanks, Gautam Gupta of SarasCare thanks RACV, the 2024 title partner, for support that went well beyond funding. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/9d24aefc52aaa6b4702acd381c3e09754e1054a4.mp4 28 2024-10-01T16:00:00+10:00 yes Gautam Gupta on a platform for young people https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/7399f3da74f09c03ff3e3b80b09896e85461c1e8-1280x720.jpg Gautam Gupta closes the Launch by thanking everyone who helped, and the young MCs and presenters Anya, Kyra and Siddika. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/ec1b1f77dba5ca4b1c749a614d1f6c7bb9401205.mp4 52 2024-10-01T16:00:00+10:00 yes Highlights from the 2024 Launch https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/b535c467e96488b08f9903e336b9bfc2e0fda0a1-1280x720.jpg A short highlight edit of the RACV Melbourne Diwali Launch at RACV City Club, with words from Megan Powell of RACV, the Brahma Kumaris and the Melbourne Diwali team. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/eef74ba812a2774f877b9a6cf289adfbdf05b9ae.mp4 90 2024-10-01T16:00:00+10:00 yes Happy Diwali greetings from the Launch https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/1211a1b4e8fbad7a823fcf2fe5152d31551a83b2-1280x720.jpg Guests at the Launch share their Diwali wishes and an invitation to Marvel Stadium on Saturday 26 October. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/7c65c235bb14b761a4cba4c0366cc33721c33daa.mp4 55 2024-10-01T16:00:00+10:00 yes 2026-11-06 https://www.melbournediwali.com.au/launch/2023 https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/95fe98bf24ada75a7afd625c9ef4034b46ab680f-2000x1333.jpg https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/b9e2c2c9d29faedbb4e4b232678e5cd542bdf7c8-2000x1333.jpg https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/622ebad175fb5a4cfcb838db7d776c078eb2ba52-2000x1333.jpg https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/e909f5ed8329b928742a3e439d15ec9c30a0057a-2000x1333.jpg https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/2486f7929e6eda7f2f0b4cb7b3115d8f4972cdbf-2000x1333.jpg https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/8e0503334c61ca037f8f60a88b8ded5f7e88dc63-2000x1333.jpg https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/2f889d853ea4084cb5a0c963e240eeebdac58e9f-2000x1333.jpg https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/bba155821210e430b327b2dc58faf1087938b064-2000x1333.jpg 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https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/4aedbd9a2a240fc1af0859cffe7ce5cb18161583.mp4 22 2023-10-16 yes The MC welcomes the priest for the lamp lighting https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/45ddf81058163ca5530424168b5a8dea9c77a506-1280x720.jpg The MC, Bharti Kundal, introduces the priest, Uday Kumarji, who will begin the lamp lighting, and invites Anu Bhardwaj, CEO of Melbourne Diwali. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/87b4aa946a5070f09569e37061e960aef28e5be6.mp4 16 2023-10-16 yes Sister Morni on Diwali and our own inner light https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/d0448ecae7faff4bdc05cb299230d3b928f5c1b2-608x1080.jpg Sister Morni of the Brahma Kumaris offers a short reflection on Diwali as a festival of light. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/945a0370e08581784d5f30e38f59e61e6f6290d9.mp4 19 2023-10-16 yes The advisory committee explains Melbourne Diwali 2023: three days, two venues https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/ca47c3a9334420afea5cdb0782f5aed0cc13d9b5-720x1280.jpg The MC invites the Melbourne Diwali advisory committee to walk guests through the festival, and a presenter explains the plan: three days across two venues, starting with Pre-Diwali activities at The District Docklands. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/c2714518c14bde288934409d1d05e62e20c03d42.mp4 81 2023-10-16 yes Why Marvel Stadium Square https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/9ae61d5d1161c8b2e71b542c20c430be807f6d6e-1280x720.jpg A presenter explains why the 2023 festival would be the first event in the new Marvel Stadium Square development. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/fe57d96e1f2fdc1380c54bfc354b4314d3f28317.mp4 34 2023-10-16 yes Something for kids, youth and business https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/0cefd45d0c3fa95d2bfaa2f7853a056c49dfa173-1280x720.jpg A presenter explains how the 2023 festival was planned with something for kids, youth and business, with community members as advisors. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/7ac403c9b75c9bc342cfdeabb12fbf3f487cdd8b.mp4 23 2023-10-16 yes Dance workshops and a stage for local talent https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/2f742ca230235932110173bb4bce98c5ea702ae8-1280x720.jpg A presenter explains the 2023 programme's dance workshops, an evening dance party and an open invitation for local amateurs, or bathroom singers, to take the stage. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/03c94a36a9a7b04d079a4845639259db512d7aa7.mp4 48 2023-10-16 yes Lighting the lamp at the 2023 Launch https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/4a4555cfdc1b4dc05e0ffd2fbe015ba4f9c29535-1280x720.jpg Guests take turns to light the brass lamp at The Hub, Docklands, the traditional opening of the Launch. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/03019abdf2dfb827c36b22fb0ac7f71209280594.mp4 40 2023-10-16 yes Cutting the Diwali cake https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/783acab4ea19c1a24746e9fb90a2816efdfc5b60-1280x720.jpg Lord Mayor Sally Capp and guests cut a Happy Diwali cake at the 2023 Launch. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/462dc559d51c8577d22eec7b0d98488d6225d439.mp4 15 2023-10-16 yes Anu Bhardwaj addresses the 2023 Launch https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/02e58db02b4e94e2110da8e63542f5740f3866d1-720x1280.jpg Anu Bhardwaj, CEO of Melbourne Diwali, addresses the Launch at The Hub, Docklands. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/1568019f5a9966da54eee068bcb1f34bc234d88f.mp4 91 2023-10-16 yes The Lord Mayor arrives at The Hub https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/62f1dfb7a3e4a59a30fff2ee49552d6bc40157c2-608x1080.jpg Lord Mayor Sally Capp arrives at The Hub, Docklands, and meets guests with Councillor Dr Olivia Ball. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/0b2ce9c586f77ac5159774e041f2deb30a7ac956.mp4 38 2023-10-16 yes Lord Mayor Sally Capp on Melbourne's Indian community https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/6c0fd4baa629b3c9bc31727e61d6fe2a275ebd23-1280x720.jpg Lord Mayor Sally Capp speaks about the place of Melbourne's Indian community in the life of the city. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/649614f53f1126ded463ae8f54516d48589065a5.mp4 68 2023-10-16 yes Lord Mayor Sally Capp on the themes of Diwali https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/6aff73a78a1a963a3468dad848cc5e7100a473ad-1280x720.jpg Lord Mayor Sally Capp looks ahead to the festival bringing thousands of people to Docklands and reflects on Diwali's themes of hope, enlightenment and peace. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/b215c86b1ceb27877674912fac34e5e2d8e283f1.mp4 59 2023-10-16 yes A shawl for the Lord Mayor https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/9de799b0f1bf11eea3f1f25a89fdef63055a2a35-1280x720.jpg Indoors at The Hub, Docklands, Lord Mayor Sally Capp is presented with a shawl and thanks everybody for the gift. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/9032e00f6bcb4513e14f6b42cac4fe165b2696ea.mp4 18 2023-10-16 yes The Consulate thanks the partners behind Melbourne Diwali https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/4a10ca831ca2498c1a1653abc4baf0f3c6ec7d97-1280x720.jpg Girish Makwana, Head of Chancery at the Consulate General of India, thanks the City of Melbourne, the Victorian Government and the festival's partners on behalf of the Consulate. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/759251469f175308d993bff750984fc47d8a8d54.mp4 72 2023-10-16 yes Thanks to the Lord Mayor https://cdn.sanity.io/images/8do9dy6g/production/f0e2d381747724a7b3da6e08a35d8cbce0c0f2a2-1280x720.jpg A speaker opens his address with an Acknowledgement of Country and thanks Lord Mayor Sally Capp for her support of the Launch. https://cdn.sanity.io/files/8do9dy6g/production/a581be79aeab49a4dcebaddf0a024d0d2ab6c1aa.mp4 27 2023-10-16 yes Thanks for designing the HAPPY DIWALI sign 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