Edison Dushahra (Dasara) Festival 2019
August 20, 2019 - Edison's Indian community will celebrate the Hindu festival Dasara Navratri this year on Ocober 5, 2019.
The nine-day Dasara festival this year in New Jersey Hindu Temples is celebrated from September 29 - October 8, 2019.
The 2019 New Jersey Dushahra Utsav Navratri festival celebrations are scheduled to take place on October 5 at Lake Papaianni Park, 100 Municipal Blvd, Edison NJ 08817 across the street from Edison City Hall.
The one-day program includes burning of a 30ft effigy of the demon king Ravan, Ram Leela, health camp, astrology, mehndi, fireworks, ethnic food stalls, kids rides, arts and crafts fair, cultural programs etc.
Edison Police Department estimates several thousand people are expected to attend the Dasara festival.
If you plan on attending, get there early because pedestrian and vehicular traffic will be heavy near Rt 27 and Talmadge Road, according to the Edison Police Dept.
Also, Dasara festival parking at Lake Papaianni Park may also be tight.
2019 Dasara - Location & Hours
Lake Papaianni Park100 Municipal Blvd
Edison, NJ 08817
Date - October 5, 2019 (Saturday)
Admission - Free
Parking - Free
Hours: 1PM-8PM