South Asians' International Volunteer Association
promotes a sense of well-being, belonging and fulfillment for older adults and intergenerations through cultcommunity service
Panchabhootam - Experience the 5 Senses 🪔
Additional Information
A Free Multi-Sensory Festival of the Five Elements
Most festivals ask you to watch. This one invites all five senses.
Join SAIVA for Panchabhootam, a free afternoon celebrating the five great elements — earth, water, fire, air, and space — each brought to life through smell, taste, sight, touch, and sound. Produced by the team behind nearly a decade of Diwali at The Domain, Panchabhootam is a free, family-friendly celebration of culture, creativity, and community.
📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026
⏰ 1:00 – 4:00 PM
📍 The Domain · Amy Donovan Plaza, Austin TX
What to Expect
Across one afternoon, the plaza becomes a journey through the five elements:
- Earth (Prithvi) · Smell — garden and textile arts, rangoli, and seed-ball creation
- Water (Jala) · Taste — shared food, tastings, and fermentation activities
- Fire (Agni) · Sight — dance, movement, and vibrant color
- Air (Vayu) · Touch — music, song, and hands-on craft
- Space (Akasha) · Sound — storytelling, poetry, and reflection
Bring your family, your friends, and your neighbors — and come experience it together.
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Supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment.
The Heart of It
Panchabhootam is the culmination of months of free weekly art and singing classes, where Austin’s elders and youth have created side by side since the spring. At SAIVA, we believe every generation has something to give and something to learn — and this festival is built by our community, for our community. Bring your grandmother, your kids, your neighbors, and experience it together.
Get Involved
Attend: Free and open to all — just come! RSVP on Eventbrite
Volunteer: There’s a role for everyone, from set-up to hosting the element booths. [Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/saivadomain]
Sponsor or vendor: Support a free community event and reach thousands of attendees. CLOSED.
Questions? Email info@saiva.org
Our Impact
16,000 Unique Community Outreach
16,000 Unique Community Outreach
16,000 Unique Community Outreach
Combating Senior Isolation
5x Programming
16,000 Unique Community Outreach
16,000 Unique Community Outreach
Growing Involvement
$256,000 Worth of Impact
16,000 Unique Community Outreach
$256,000 Worth of Impact
Intergenerational Connections
Our Programs
Weekly Older Adult Program
Food and Education Programs
Weekly events including health and volunteer activities.
Food and Education Programs
Food and Education Programs
Serve food to any who need it as well as pass down/learn techniques and recipes.
Intergenerational Program
Intergenerational Program
Volunteer opportunities where the South Asian community can form bonds with SAIVA participant (senior) members.