The Bombers will celebrate the Indian community in Saturday night's clash with the Western Bulldogs as part of their Embracing India initiative. 

The match will host a range of festivities celebrating Indian culture from traditional Indian dancing, drummers and a live radio broadcast in Hindi.

Essendon is working in partnership with Melbourne’s vibrant and growing Indian community to provide opportunities to engage with Australian Rules Football. 

The on-field activities commence at 7.00pm with traditional Indian dancers followed by drummers who will do a lap of Marvel Stadium from 7:04pm before the opening bounce.

Fans can follow the match action in Hindi by tuning into 3ZZZ 92.3FM or listening via the AFL Live app.