Platt Fields Park, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 5LL, will be home to the Dashehra Diwali Mela which takes place on Saturday, 3rd October, 2009, from 3.30pm – 9.00pm

There are lots of different things on offer from exciting stage performances, to an Indian wedding brass band, and from fire and light installations to a lantern procession.

There will be a range of stalls to visit, arts and crafts workshops and South Asian food. With so much going on there is lots for everyone to enjoy.

At 8.00pm there will be a spectacular finale where a thirty foot effigy of the ten headed demon king Ravan will be burnt, accompanied by a spectacular firework display.

The event website has lots more about the event, the events planned for the day and details of how to get to the venue.

Visit dashehradiwali.co.uk for more information about the Dashehra Diwali Mela.

The Mega Mela includes a wide variety of great attractions.

The Mela’s attractions include dance, workshops, street theatre, music arts and crafts. There is lots for everyone.

Manchester Mega Mela includes a mouthwatering array of food from the Asian sub continent, Indian ice cream and delicious Indian sweets.

There will be trading stalls offering a wide range of interesting products from traditional and contemporary clothing to music and crafts.

You will be able to see an exciting competition featuring South Asian Kabaddi, (Sunday 6 – 8pm, only) and the weekend will feature dhol drumming and an Indian Wedding Brass band.

Rangoli and Henna (Mehndi) will be on offer in the arts and crafts marquee.

The event is sure to be very popular and full details about the event can be found on the event website, ManchesterMela.co.uk