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Diya Painting

Ages 14 and older
2025-08-05 17:00:00 2025-08-05 18:30:00 America/Chicago Diya Painting Paint a clay diya, a lamp used for the Hindu festival of lights, with bright and uplifting colors. R Main Library - Cook Room

Tuesday, August 05
5:00pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-05 17:00:00 2025-08-05 18:30:00 America/Chicago Diya Painting Paint a clay diya, a lamp used for the Hindu festival of lights, with bright and uplifting colors. R Main Library - Cook Room

Main Library

Cook Room

Paint a clay diya, a lamp used for the Hindu festival of lights, with bright and uplifting colors. R

Diyas are used for Diwali, Deepawali, or Deepavali– the Hindu festival of lights, generally celebrated between late September and November. Instructor Bhavya will provide examples and explanations and members will leave with a decorated diya of their own.

R = Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Launch Pad | Adult |

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