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Celebrating Diwali in Camarillo, Ventura, and Oxnard

Discover Diwali Traditions: Make Festive Treats, Find Indian Food, Markets and Local Gatherings

By Angie Neuberger October 10, 2025

Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a Hindu festival of lights celebrated across the world, primarily by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance; it is marked by lighting small clay lamps called diyas and often includes fireworks and festive gatherings over a period of five days.

There are many ways to share Diwali traditions and festivities with your family. One is to attend this Diwali event right here in Camarillo. This is a free event to celebrate Diwali with Henna, Food, Shopping & Dance Showcase.





You can make Diwali crafts like some of these suggestions:


Or you could celebrate by trying a new Indian sweets like this Fruit Custard Recipe or eating out at one of our many Indian restaurants in the area:

Indian Food In Camarillo, Ventura, Oxnard, and nearby..

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