The schedule · 2026 to 2027
Five cycles,
a 14-month journey
This is how the movement shows up in public this year. Every cycle builds toward an anchor festival, with weekly events filled with workshops, masterclasses, and community evenings.
Names and details are working titles and may shift as the season comes together. Everything takes place in Austin, Texas.
Cycle 01 · October to December
Lights
At the heart of this opening cycle is the Deepa, the traditional clay lamp whose flame symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, wisdom over ignorance, and hope over division. This cycle runs from October to December and celebrates the ways we can make light in our community.
7 gatherings Festival on Nov 14
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Opening Gathering 5 to 7 PM Next up Took place
Artist Information Session and Town Hall Meeting
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Media Recording 4:30 to 7:30 PM Next up Took place
Wonderful India Media Evening
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Contest & Showcase 4 to 7 PM Next up Took place
Rangoli Contest
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Youth Contest & Audition 5 to 7:30 PM Next up Took place
Youth Diwali Art and Performance Contest
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Anchor festival 01 Next up
The Festival of Lights
Saturday, November 14, 2026
The season opens with a celebration of light over darkness.
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Artisan Demos & Market 4:30 to 7:30 PM After the festival Next up Took place
Artisan Demos and Market
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Artisan Demos & Market 4:30 to 7:30 PM After the festival Next up Took place
Artisan Demos and Market
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Artisan Market
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Cycle 02 · January to March
Colors
This cycle is centered on Raṅga, the Sanskrit word for color. Events scheduled January through March celebrate the arrival of spring, the renewal of nature, and the playful spirit of human connection through colorful workshops, creative demonstrations, lively community dialogues, and vibrant culinary experiences.
5 gatherings, details to come Festival on Mar 13
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The Festival of Colors
Saturday, March 13, 2027
Celebrating the coming of spring with a season full of colors.
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Cycle 03 · April to June
Yoga
Referring to a “union” or “yoking” of the mind, Yoga is a complete philosophical system connecting breath, movement, mind, and creative arts. From April to June, Cycle 03 uncovers the authentic roots of Yoga and its relationship to the arts through keynote talks, meditation sessions, wholesome culinary experiences, and meditative arts workshops.
5 gatherings, details to come Festival on Jun 12
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The Festival of Yoga
Saturday, June 12, 2027
Breath, stillness and the long light of early summer.
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Cycle 04 · June to September
Wisdom
Centered on Jñāna, the Sanskrit term for living wisdom and intellectual insight, Cycle 04 brings scholars, historians, masters, and lineage holders together to share the stories, systems, and craft behind India’s artistic legacies. From July to September, this cycle explores the intellectual roots of Indian culture through inquisitive discussion panels, exciting masterclasses, and hands-on workshops.
7 gatherings, details to come Festival on Sep 11
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The Festival of Wisdom
Saturday, September 11, 2027
Teachers, scholars and storytellers pass on what they know.
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Cycle 05 · September to November
Illumination
Cycle 05 brings our 14-month journey full circle with its focus on Prakāsha, or inner light, radiance, and illumination. Returning to the season of Diwali, this final cycle serves as a grand confluence of the movement celebrating through dance, music, visual arts, yoga, culinary experiences, and community craft.
4 gatherings, details to come Festival on Nov 13
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The Festival of Illumination
Saturday, November 13, 2027
The wheel comes full circle, and the light we began with returns.
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Take part
Teach, perform or bring a gathering
Several of these dates are still taking shape. If you practise one of these traditions and can explain what it means as well as how it is done, we would love to hear what you would bring.