Diwali, Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society, 1998

Photograph of an unidentified individual holding a diya at a Diwali event hosted by the Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society. A diya is a small cup-shaped oil lamp, typically made of baked clay, often used on religious occasions, such as Diwali. Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of… more

Photograph of an unidentified individual holding a diya at a Diwali event hosted by the Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society. A diya is a small cup-shaped oil lamp, typically made of baked clay, often used on religious occasions, such as Diwali. Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of… more

Photograph of unidentified individuals at a Diwali event hosted by the Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society. 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 main… more

Photograph of an unidentified individual holding diyas at a Diwali event hosted by the Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society. A diya is a small cup-shaped oil lamp, typically made of baked clay, often used on religious occasions, such as Diwali. Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of… more

Photograph of an unidentified individual holding diyas at a Diwali event hosted by the Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society. A diya is a small cup-shaped oil lamp, typically made of baked clay, often used on religious occasions, such as Diwali. Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of… more

Photograph of an unidentified individual holding diyas at a Diwali event hosted by the Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society. A diya is a small cup-shaped oil lamp, typically made of baked clay, often used on religious occasions, such as Diwali. Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of… more

Photograph of an unidentified individual addressing the audience at a Diwali event hosted by the Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society. 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 group of unidentified individuals at a Diwali event hosted by the Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society. 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 group of unidentified individuals at a Diwali event hosted by the Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society. 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 an unidentified individual addressing the audience at a Diwali event hosted by the Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society. 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 performing at a Diwali event hosted by the Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society. 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 unidentified individuals performing at a Diwali event hosted by the Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society. 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 unidentified individuals performing at a Diwali event hosted by the Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society. 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 unidentified individuals performing at a Diwali event hosted by the Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society. 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 unidentified individuals performing at a Diwali event hosted by the Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society. 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