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• Sulekha Events — Desi Events Listings · Nationwide — Sulekha Events organizes vibrant South Asian cultural events for Indian-American communities across the United States. Annual programming in
• Indian Culture Society of New Jersey (ICS of NJ) — Events · South Plainfield, NJ, NJ — Nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1986 hosting Navratri, Diwali, and community celebrations across NJ. Promotes Indian language, he
• IHCA-NJ – Indian Heritage & Cultural Association — Events · Parsippany, NJ, NJ — 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2013 running the celebrated Natya Darpan multilingual theater festival. Promotes Indian performing arts,
• IACFNJ – Indo-American Cultural Foundation of Central NJ — Events · Edison, NJ, NJ — 20+ year-old Central NJ organization uniting South Asian families through Navratri Garba, Independence Day, Diwali Dinner, and summer picnic
• India Association of Garden State (IAGS) — Events · East Brunswick, NJ, NJ — 501(c)(3) charity serving the NJ Indian community since 1976 through charity drives, cultural events, Garba nights, color runs, and Annual D
• India Community Center (ICC) — Events · Milpitas, CA, CA — Largest Indian American community center in North America with 38,000 sq ft facility in Milpitas. Offers free legal, medical, and career cli
• FogSV – Federation of Indo-Americans of Northern California — Events · Fremont, CA, CA — Bay Area umbrella organization founded in 1983 representing 40+ member organizations. Hosts the annual Festival of Globe (FOG), India Day Pa
• Federation of Indian Associations San Diego — Events · San Diego, CA, CA — San Diego chapter of the Federation of Indian Associations organizing cultural celebrations, India Independence Day events, and community pr
• Central California Society of India — Events · Fresno, CA, CA — Fresno-based nonprofit bringing vibrant Indian culture to the Central Valley through music concerts, cultural festivals, educational worksho
• New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) — Events · Manhattan, NY, NY — The oldest Indian film festival in North America, presenting its 26th edition in 2026. NYIFF showcases independent and mainstream Indian cin
• Chhandayan Center for Indian Music — Events · Manhattan, NY, NY — NYC nonprofit dedicated to preserving and promoting Indian classical music through performances, workshops, and education. Hosts major conce
• Federation of Indian Associations (FIA NY NJ CT) — Events · Manhattan, NY, NY — One of the oldest Indian diaspora nonprofits in the US, established 1970. FIA organizes the iconic India Day Parade, Times Square flag hoist
• IACAW (Indian American Community Association of Westchester) — Events · White Plains, NY, NY — Westchester-based Indian American community organization hosting cultural events, festivals, and membership programs to celebrate Indian her
• India Association of North Texas — Events · Dallas, TX, TX — Leading Indian-American cultural organization in North Texas hosting cultural events, India Day celebrations, and Radio Bharati broadcasts.
• US-India Chamber of Commerce DFW — Events · Dallas, TX, TX — 501(c)(6) organization supporting professional, business, and economic development throughout North Texas. The most influential US-India bus
• Indian Fine Arts Academy DFW — Events · Dallas, TX, TX — Celebrating Indian classical performing arts in Dallas-Fort Worth with world-class dance and music performances, cultural events, workshops,
• India Cultural & Education Center Dallas — Events · Dallas, TX, TX — Dallas hub for Indian culture and education offering language classes, cultural programs, Indian holiday celebrations, and community service
• Indian American Cultural Association (IACA) — Events · Chicago, IL, IL — Volunteer-driven nonprofit uniting Indian Americans across Chicagoland through cultural celebrations, charitable fundraising, and programs s
• Spicy Desi Chicago — Events · Chicago, IL, IL — Chicago's premier halal Indian food truck serving tandoori chicken, biryani, and street food at events across the city. Available for weddin
• Cumin Modern Nepalese & Indian — Events · Chicago, IL, IL — Modern Nepalese and Indian restaurant in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood at 1414 N Milwaukee. Features creative South Asian fusion cuisin
• Maharani Weddings Georgia — Events · Atlanta, GA, GA — Leading South Asian wedding vendor directory and inspiration platform serving Georgia and Atlanta. Connects couples with vetted Indian weddi
• Khabar Magazine — Events · Atlanta, GA, GA — Atlanta's premier Indian-American magazine and event guide covering South Asian community news, cultural events, Diwali celebrations, and ar
• Diwali at Gwinnett — Explore Gwinnett — Events · Duluth, GA, GA — Annual Diwali Festival of Lights celebration in Gwinnett County featuring cultural performances, food, and fireworks. One of Atlanta's large
• Festival of India - Charlotte — Events · Charlotte, NC, NC — Annual Festival of India hosted at Belk Theater, Uptown Charlotte by the India Association of Charlotte. Features live performances by India
• Heritage India Association of NC — Events · Raleigh, NC, NC — 501(c)(3) nonprofit promoting Indian heritage in the Triangle since 2010. Hosts annual Heritage India Festival in April, Gandhi Jayanti in O
• Heritage India Festival — Events · Northern Virginia, VA, VA — Annual South Asian cultural festival held twice yearly in Northern Virginia since 2001. Draws thousands to celebrate Indian culture, cuisine
• Sulekha Events – Northern Virginia — Events · Herndon, VA, VA — Comprehensive South Asian events listing platform for Northern Virginia, covering Indian concerts, comedy shows, Navratri Garba nights, Boll
• Atlanta India Festival — Events · Roswell, GA, GA — Annual festival in Roswell, GA celebrating India's vibrant culture, cuisine, music, dance, food, and art. Now in its 7th year, it's one of A
• Gujarati Samaj of Atlanta — Events · Tucker, GA — Largest Gujarati cultural organization in Atlanta, established for 25+ years at Sardar Patel Bhavan in Tucker. Hosts Navratri Garba with 13,
• Sewa International Atlanta — Events · Norcross, GA — Hindu-American volunteer organization hosting Sewa Holi at Cumming Fairgrounds attracting 18,000+ attendees, one of the largest Holi celebra
• Telugu Association of Metro Atlanta (TAMA) — Events · Atlanta, GA — Formed in 1981 with 3,500+ members, TAMA preserves Telugu culture through Ganesh Pooja, literary meets, Kidfest, and musical events across m
• IRCC Florida – Indian American Community of South Florida — Events · Miramar, FL — Founded in 1978, IRCC is a Broward County-recognized nonprofit hosting Diwali, Navratri, Holi, and Republic Day celebrations for 1,000+ atte
• Gujarati Society of Central Florida (GSCFL) — Events · Orlando, FL — Nonprofit with 4,000+ members organizing Navratri Garba, Grand Diwali Dinner, Chaitra Navratri, and senior programs in the Orlando area. Act
• Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay – India Festival — Events · Tampa, FL — One of Florida's largest Indian cultural events, the Annual India Festival at the Florida State Fairgrounds draws thousands celebrating fash
• Hindu Society of Central Florida — Events · Orlando, FL — Major Hindu temple and cultural center serving Central Florida since 1987. Hosts classical music, dance, yoga, SAT tutoring, and umbrella or
• Hindu Temple of Florida — Events · Tampa, FL — Established 1983, the Hindu Temple of Florida in Tampa is a full cultural center offering traditional ceremonies, spiritual guidance, Carnat
• Rang Entertainment – Navratri & Garba — Events · Orlando, FL — Organizes major Navratri Garba, Holi, and Bollywood events in Orlando, Tampa, and Miami drawing thousands of Indian Americans. DJ Pram leads
• India House Houston — Events · Houston, TX — 501(c)3 community center serving 10,000+ Houstonians annually with free cultural, immigration, medical, and legal programs; hosts Diwali Baz
• Hindus of Greater Houston — Events · Houston, TX — Umbrella organization aggregating Houston-area Hindu community events including Navratri, Ganesh Chaturthi, and major temple celebrations th
• India Association of North Texas (IANT) — Events · Richardson, TX — Serving DFW's Indian community for 62+ years, IANT hosts India Day celebrations, consular camps, and cultural programs uniting the diverse I
• Telangana People's Association of Dallas (TPAD) — Events · Frisco, TX — Frisco-based nonprofit uniting Telangana heritage community in DFW through Vanabhojanalu, blood drives, cultural performances, and folk danc
• Gujarati Samaj of Greater Austin — Events · Austin, TX — Austin 501(c)(3) founded 1993 celebrating Gujarati culture with Navratri, Uttarayan kite festivals, Diwali, and community events for Central
• Gujarati Samaj of Houston — Events · Houston, TX — Founded 1979, GSH hosts Houston's premier Navratri, Diwali, Holi, and Kite Festival events at their W Bellfort event center as a 501(c)(3) n
• Dallas Navratri & Garba Festival — Events · Dallas, TX — The Dallas Navratri festival is one of the largest Garba celebrations in North America — 9 nights of devotional Garba dance, live Gujarati f
• Houston Navratri Garba — Events · Houston, TX — Houston Navratri draws tens of thousands to celebrate 9 nights of Garba and Dandiya Raas. Live music, traditional Chaniya Choli and Sherwani
• Atlanta Navratri Garba — Events · Alpharetta, GA — Atlanta Navratri is the Southeast's premier Garba festival, held annually in Alpharetta during the Hindu festival of Navratri. 9 nights of t
• Chicago Diwali at Navy Pier — Events · Chicago, IL — Chicago Diwali at Navy Pier is one of America's largest Diwali celebrations — fireworks over Lake Michigan, Indian dance performances, diya
• New York Diwali at Times Square — Events · New York, NY — Diwali at Times Square is one of the world's most spectacular Diwali celebrations — lighting up New York City's iconic crossroads with India
• Bay Area Diwali Festival — Events · Fremont, CA — The Bay Area's Indian community celebrates Diwali with multiple festivals across Fremont, San Jose, and San Francisco — from intimate temple
• Cleveland Thyagaraja Music Festival — Events · Cleveland, OH — The Cleveland Thyagaraja Festival is the largest Carnatic music festival outside India — held annually in Cleveland on Thyagaraja Aradhana,
• Silicon Valley Holi Festival — Events · Sunnyvale, CA — Silicon Valley's Holi festival in Sunnyvale transforms a fairground into a riot of colors — with 10,000+ attendees throwing colored powder,
• BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Cultural Events — Events · Robbinsville, NJ — The BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Robbinsville hosts world-class cultural and spiritual events — the annual Diwali celebration draws 200,000+
• India Association of Greater Detroit Events — Events · Troy, MI — The India Association of Greater Detroit organizes Michigan's largest Indian cultural events — annual India Festival drawing 50,000+ visitor
• Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles — Events · Los Angeles, CA — The Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) is the premier showcase of contemporary Indian and South Asian cinema in America — featuring
• ICC World Cup Watch Parties — Events · Dallas, TX — Cricket fever runs deep in the Indian diaspora. Dallas hosted the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup matches at Grand Prairie Stadium, drawing massive I
• Bollywood Dance Competition USA — Events · Chicago, IL — IAAS (Indian Associations of America) organizes annual Bollywood and classical dance competitions across US colleges and cities — attracting
• South Asian Literature Festival USA — Events · New York, NY — DesiLit and affiliated South Asian literary organizations host annual reading series, book launches, and author panels celebrating Indian an
• Durga Puja NYC - Tristate — Events · New York, NY — Durga Puja in New York is the Bengali community's biggest annual celebration — elaborate pandals in Brooklyn, Queens, and New Jersey, Dhunuc
• Durga Puja Chicago — Events · Chicago, IL — Chicago's Durga Puja celebration brings together the Midwest Bengali community for four days of devotion, culture, and reunion. Elaborate id
• Ganesh Chaturthi - Bay Area — Events · Milpitas, CA — The Bay Area Ganesh Utsav is a massive 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi celebration in the Marathi-Maharashtra tradition — elaborate Ganesha idol ins

Frequently Asked

How many events & festivals resources are on DesiHub?

DesiHub tracks 118 verified events & festivals resources across the US.

What are the top-rated events & festivals resources?

74 of the 118 listings are rated 4.5 or higher. Featured: Sulekha Events, Indian Culture Society of New Jersey (ICS of NJ), IHCA-NJ – Indian Heritage & Cultural Association, IACFNJ – Indo-American Cultural Foundation of Central NJ, India Association of Garden State (IAGS).

How many states are covered for events & festivals?

Resources span all 50 US states + DC. 42 states have state-specific listings; the rest are nationwide platforms.