UCSB dance groups like Taara, a Bollywood-fusion dance team, or Raíces de mi Tierra, a folklórico group can often be found practicing practicing in the campus parking garage on weeknights.
The evening began with the traditional puja a worship ritual conducted with prayers to Hindu deities led by Indus Vice President Jishnu Swamy. The puja was followed by dinner, catered from local Indian restaurant Masala Spice.