Diwali at Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., 2001

Photograph of dance performance at a Diwali celebration put on by the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C. Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of Lights." The festival lasts five days: the first day is known as Dhanteras; followed by Choti Diwali; Lakshmi… more

Photograph of dance performance at a Diwali celebration put on by the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C. Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of Lights." The festival lasts five days: the first day is known as Dhanteras; followed by Choti Diwali; Lakshmi… more

Photograph of dance performance at a Diwali celebration put on by the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C. Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of Lights." The festival lasts five days: the first day is known as Dhanteras; followed by Choti Diwali; Lakshmi… more

Group portrait of Pandit Sharad Chandra Shastri and unidentified individuals holding flowers at a Diwali celebration put on by the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C. Pandit Sharad Chandra Shastri was the Priest of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), at least during the 2000-2012 period. Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by… more

Group portrait of Pandit Sharad Chandra Shastri and unidentified individuals holding flowers at a Diwali celebration put on by the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C. Pandit Sharad Chandra Shastri was the Priest of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), at least during the 2000-2012 period. Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by… more

Photograph of a dancer at a Diwali celebration put on by the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C. Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of Lights." The festival lasts five days: the first day is known as Dhanteras; followed by Choti Diwali; Lakshmi pooja,… more