Diwali at Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., 2005

Photograph of an unidentified couple at a Diwali celebration at 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 a people with children at a Diwali celebration at 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 a musician at a Diwali celebration at 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 Puja, which is… more

Photograph of a musician at a Diwali celebration at 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 Puja, which is… more

Photograph of a woman in a lehenga-choli modelling at a Diwali celebration at 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… more

Photograph of two women in lehenga-cholis modelling at a Diwali celebration at 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… more

Photograph of a man and woman on stage together at a Diwali celebration at 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;… more

Photograph of man kissing a woman's hand on stage at a Diwali celebration at 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… more

Photograph of a dance performance at a Diwali celebration at 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 Puja,… more

Photograph of a dance performance at a Diwali celebration at 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 Puja,… more

Photograph of a singer at a Diwali celebration at 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 Puja, which is… more