COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 3, 2006) –- The Indian Association of Cookeville will host its Diwali Night 2006 celebration on Saturday, Oct. 7, at 6 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of Tennessee Tech University’s Roaden University Center.

Diwali, which is referred to as the “Festival of Lights,” is characterized by rows of lighted lamps.

The program will consist of a dinner of traditional Indian foods and cultural programs such as music and folk dancing.

Ticket prices are $10, and they must be purchased prior to the event.

For purchasing tickets or for more information, call Uday Shanker at 931/252-1387.

--Tracey LeFevre
This information posted 5 October 2006