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

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 a woman in a lehenga-choli and a man in a sherwani 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… more

Photograph of a woman in a lehenga-choli and a man in a kurta with jeans 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… more

Photograph of an unidentified woman and man playfully walking the 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;… more

Photograph of an unidentified woman and man playfully walking the 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;… more

Photograph of a man on his knees for a woman 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 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 dancer 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 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