CARMEL Preparations are underway at Carter Green for the holiday season, but the space will soon host a different kind of celebration before the Christkindlmarkt arrives.

After a successful debut last year that welcomed over 7,000 people to Carmel's midtown, the city will host its second annual Diwali celebration this month and for the first time, it will take place at Carter Green.

Event organizer Sujata Chugh said the move marks a milestone for the growing community celebration.

Yeah, its kind of historic and were very excited about this space, Chugh said. Were very grateful to the city for their flexibility and kind of journeying with us on our vision for this space.

Diwali, often called the Festival of Lights, is one of the most important holidays in Indian culture.

Diwali is the

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