Gujarati Society of B.C. Diwali Show, 1992

Photograph of a group of unidentified individuals onstage at a Diwali show organized by the Gujarati Society of British Columbia (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 unidentified individuals at a Diwali show organized by the Gujarati Society of British Columbia (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 the… more

Photograph of an unidentified individual standing next to a poster of Lord Krishna at a Diwali show organized by the Gujarati Society of British Columbia (B.C.). Krishna is widely revered and worshipped as the eighth incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu. Generally, Krishna is associated with love and protection. There is an abundance of representation in paintings and sculptures of Lord Krishna… more

Photograph of an unidentified individual standing next to a poster of Lord Krishna at a Diwali show organized by the Gujarati Society of British Columbia (B.C.). Krishna is widely revered and worshipped as the eighth incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu. Generally, Krishna is associated with love and protection. There is an abundance of representation in paintings and sculptures of Lord Krishna… more