October 19, 2025

Expression of Diwali: A Musical Celebration

Diwalli multigen with guest artists Shouvik Mukherjee, sitar and Polash Gomes, tabla. Expression of Diwali: A Musical Celebration

Shouvik Mukherjee is an Indian Sitar maestro who lives in Kolkata,India He had awarded as an All India Radio artist in 2012. He also stood in Rajya Sangeet Academy. He has received the National Scholarship from the Ministry of Culture in 2012, which stands out as a significant milestone. His music combines the richness of Indian Classical music and a contemporary touches of his own urban sensitivity. Over the last one decades, he has grown not just as a performer but also as a teacher, sharing his knowledge and passion with others. Join us at Beacon UU to witness and celebrate the the Spirit of Diwali thru music as we overcome dark times with compassion.

Program for children and youth: All children and youth will remain in the sanctuary for a multigeneration service at 9:30 and 11 AM. Grades 6 and up meet at 6 PM.

Order of Service

Prelude: John O’Neill, pianist

Welcome: Jamaine Cripe, Lifespan Ministry Team

Chalice Lighting: Rev. Dr. Robin Tanner, Lead Ministry Team

Opening Music: Come, Come Whoever You Are by Noah Aronson; Misa Iwama, Director of Music Ministry & John O’Neill

Reading

Music: Shouvik Mukherjee, sitar and Polash Gomes, table

Time for All Ages: The Diwali Story by Jamaine Cripe, Lifespan Coordinator

Music: Shouvik Mukherjee, sitar and Polash Gomes, table

Candle Lighting: 9:30 Shawn Jordan; 11 Adam Gonnerman

Reading

Music: Shouvik Mukherjee, sitar and Polash Gomes, table

Testimony: First Friends of NJ and NY

Offertory Music: Shouvik Mukherjee, sitar and Polash Gomes, table

Reading

Closing Song: #123 Spirit of Life; Misa Iwama, John O’Neill, Shouvik Mukherjee and Polash Gomes

Benediction: Dana Moore, Congregational Coordinator

Postlude: John O’Neill, pianist