Festivals in The Desi Life
Indian festivals come to Mayanagari with decorations, music, shows and rewards. Here is the 2026 festival calendar. All dates and times are in Indian Standard Time (IST).
Navratri Garba Nights: 12 to 21 October 2026
Club Jalsa in Jalsa Hub becomes Garba Nights: a rangoli dance floor, garba music and a Join Garba Circle button that puts you in the circle with everyone else. Pick Garba or Dandiya Raas from the dances and play an online Navratri with players from all over India.
Dussehra (Vijayadashami): 19 to 21 October 2026
- A giant Ravan effigy stands in the city.
- Ravan Dahan show every evening at 7:30 pm IST. Watch it to earn Lumi.
- Quest: Find Ravan's 10 Heads. The heads are hidden around Mayanagari. Each one pays Lumi, and finding all ten earns a bonus and the title Ravan Slayer 2026.
Diwali, the festival of lights: 5 to 10 November 2026
- Diyas, rangoli and sky lanterns light up the city.
- Light the diya altar in the plaza once a day for a Lumi blessing.
- Crackers and mithai to celebrate with friends.
Festive dances all year
Garba and Dandiya Raas are in the Festive & Folk dances and can be danced any day. People doing the same dance nearby move in step.
Good to know
- Dates can change; the game shows what is on right now.
- Festival rewards are paid in Lumi, which has no cash value.
- More festivals will follow. Check this page or the features.
Join free to celebrate, or read how festival rewards fit with other ways to earn Lumi.