Friday 24th 2025
Oceania - Bismark
Radz-at-Han
7pm Est to 10pm Est
Info to know
Events
Schedule
7:00 PM - Event Begins
8:30 PM - Performance begins & Vendors close to enjoy performance.
9:00 PM - Vendors MAY reopen and games begin.
9:30 - Fireworks
10 PM- Event Ends
Games
Hosted by Verdant Cafe
Coconut Crushing: Try and Crush a coconut for good luck on your new venture
Lagori: teams try to strike down a stack of stones with a ball.
FAQ
What is Diwali ? The word Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit word Deepavali, meaning “row of lights”. Deepavali itself is formed from the words dīpa—'lamp, light, lantern, candle, that which glows, shines, illuminates or knowledge'—and āvali—'a row, range, continuous line, series'. Devotees often light these diyas inside and outside their homes during the festival to represent the light that guards against spiritual darkness and symbolizes good over evil. For many Hindus, Diwali is also a time for Dana (Charitable Giving) and Seva (Selfless Service). It is worth noting that Diwali is connected to various religious events and deities, and so the exact religious significance of Diwali varies regionally within India. Even so, many hold the shared belief that the light from the lamps they light symbolizes the illumination within all of us, which can overcome the darkness of ignorance.
Who are the Children of Thavnair ? We are a collective group of people who not only enjoy the cultural aspects of Thavnair, but also respect the sources used in the making of Thavnair, drawn from Indian mythology, Hindu religious beliefs, and cultures across the Indian subcontinent. Ever learning, we strive to bring more Thavnarian culture into the FFXIV roleplaying scene with not only enthusiasm, but headcanons supported by studying of the culture. You can find us engaging in open world roleplay events, cultural festivals like this one, hosting venues with Thavnairian themes, and engaging with one-another in joined roleplay plotlines.
Do I have to be Thavnarian/Hindu to celebrate ? Not at all! Please come and dance with us, roleplay with us, and join in the fun and festivities! Eat, socialize, have some fireworks to play with, and be merry; we welcome you with open arms and open hearts.
Rules
This is a SAFE FOR WORK event
Please respect the culture, the performers and each other
Dress code is SFW attire
If you wish to feel festive then feel free to wear colorful clothing
Please do not eat on the stage area.
Vendors
Galts RuneReading
Stall One
Galts Runereading and small esoteric knick knacks of a Bloodwicca
Scale, Tail & claw
Stall Three
Scale care and skin care products: Lip balms, lotions, and more! For this event, we will also be including lip glosses, and debuting our Thavnair Branch's proprietary perfume line!
Verdant Cafe
Stall Four
Thavnairian food, & drinks with a modern twist. Made with love, given with love & mostly garnished with flowers, fruits and vegetables grown in the proprietresses garden.
Nasrins Rest
Stall Five
Some drink and fare served with a bit of flair from Thavnair. Nasrin's Rest has finally come home through his small stall for Diwali. Hosting some South Thavnair favorites and overall Thavnairian classics in servings that are easy to carry. Nasrin is also offering food and drink to help keep yourself refreshed for the festivities.
Firey Nut
Stall Six
The Fiery Nut is "Balmung's Third Favourite Dive Bar.™" Running strong for 5 turns, this little hole in the wall offers a mix of western and eastern cuisines.
Hotgo Heavy Industries
Stall Seven
Big solutions for any size of problem. Hotgo Heavy Industries is here to provide you ore and metallic materials, but also innovations to help your day-to-day life! All machines are safe and tested beforehand.
Storm Slayer Trading Co.
Stall Eight
Fish, treasures, dyes and more visit the Stormslayer company. Enjoy a cup of chai while browsing our wares that have been gathered from across the Star.
Music &
Performances
On Our Performers
Our performers for this event are a range of new upcoming students of the arts taught by Vidhi Akanote Advarithi under the auspices of the Advarithi Gharana. And so, with their education bearing the blessings of both the Advarithi Gharana and Vrtra himself, we hope you will cheer these students on in their performance today and their exploits in the future. May their dance always be graceful, their voices always in tune.
A special thank you to all our Vendors, Performers and mods of CoT for making this festival possible and a Thank you to ALL who attended. We are forever grateful to have you in our community.
- धन्यवाद
