Celebrate With Us!

upcoming events and gatherings

Be part of the impact by attending one of our signature events. Celebrate at Diwali on the Hudson in NYC, enjoy the elegance of our annual Lotus Festival Gala in Boston, join the festivities at Holi in Miami, or connect with us at a more intimate gathering, Cocktails and Chaat. All proceeds from these events directly support our mission to empower women and children in rural India through health, livelihood, and menstrual equity programs. Your ticket/table counts as a donation, and your support makes our work possible. We’re so grateful for our loyal event-goers! Thank you for making a difference by joining us!

Diwali on the Hudson 2025

LOTUS FESTIVAL 2025

Past events

Diwali on the Hudson 2024

Lotus Festival 2024

Check Us Out In The News

news + media

We are honored to have our programming and events recognized by esteemed outlets like Good Morning America, Forbes, The Times of India, and many more. Thank you for amplifying our mission and helping to shine a light on the impact we’re creating together!

November 21, 2024

The Transformative Influence of Indian-Americans in the US

October 23, 2024

Celebrities, Creators & Supporters Celebrate Diwali At Desai Foundation’s 11th Annual ‘Diwali On The Hudson’

September 11, 2024

Desai Foundation to Celebrate 10 Years of its Signature Lotus Festival in Boston

June 15, 2024

Indian-Americans: A Small Community with Big Contributions in the U.S

March 11, 2024

Four prominent women honoured by Indian Consulate, diaspora organisation on International Women’s Day

February 27, 2024

Desai Foundation Hosts Holi Celebration in Miami