South Asian Canadian men dancers
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of four dancers performing at the Annual Gujarati Cultural Variety Show put on by the Gujarati Hindu Seniors Society of British Columbia, and held at the Michael J Fox Theatre in Burnaby, B.C.
The Gujarati Hindu Seniors Society of British Columbia (GHSS) is a registered charitable organization established in 1994 by a group of Gujarati pioneers who immigrated from various parts of the world and settled in Canada. The society was founded to create a space where Gujarati-speaking Hindu seniors could connect, share their language, faith, and cultural heritage, and build a strong community. It offers cultural events like Navratri and Diwali celebrations, health and wellness seminars, and support services, including funeral assistance and emotional support groups. GHSS also maintains a library and a business directory to help seniors access local services.
The Michael J Fox Theatre is located in Burnaby South Secondary School in B.C. Burnaby South Secondary School is one of eight secondary schools within the Burnaby School District, in south central Burnaby. Built as part of the school in 1993, the Michael J Fox Theatre is overseen by an independent, non-profit society. The Michael J Fox Theatre Society Board consists of community volunteers and functions independently of the Burnaby School Board. In November 1995, the Theatre was officially named after Michael J. Fox, in recognition of his achievements in the arts and commitment to the community.
The Gujarati Hindu Seniors Society of British Columbia (GHSS) is a registered charitable organization established in 1994 by a group of Gujarati pioneers who immigrated from various parts of the world and settled in Canada. The society was founded to create a space where Gujarati-speaking Hindu seniors could connect, share their language, faith, and cultural heritage, and build a strong community. It offers cultural events like Navratri and Diwali celebrations, health and wellness seminars, and support services, including funeral assistance and emotional support groups. GHSS also maintains a library and a business directory to help seniors access local services.
The Michael J Fox Theatre is located in Burnaby South Secondary School in B.C. Burnaby South Secondary School is one of eight secondary schools within the Burnaby School District, in south central Burnaby. Built as part of the school in 1993, the Michael J Fox Theatre is overseen by an independent, non-profit society. The Michael J Fox Theatre Society Board consists of community volunteers and functions independently of the Burnaby School Board. In November 1995, the Theatre was officially named after Michael J. Fox, in recognition of his achievements in the arts and commitment to the community.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of four dancers performing at the Annual Gujarati Cultural Variety Show put on by the Gujarati Hindu Seniors Society of British Columbia, and held at the Michael J Fox Theatre in Burnaby, B.C.
The Gujarati Hindu Seniors Society of British Columbia (GHSS) is a registered charitable organization established in 1994 by a group of Gujarati pioneers who immigrated from various parts of the world and settled in Canada. The society was founded to create a space where Gujarati-speaking Hindu seniors could connect, share their language, faith, and cultural heritage, and build a strong community. It offers cultural events like Navratri and Diwali celebrations, health and wellness seminars, and support services, including funeral assistance and emotional support groups. GHSS also maintains a library and a business directory to help seniors access local services.
The Michael J Fox Theatre is located in Burnaby South Secondary School in B.C. Burnaby South Secondary School is one of eight secondary schools within the Burnaby School District, in south central Burnaby. Built as part of the school in 1993, the Michael J Fox Theatre is overseen by an independent, non-profit society. The Michael J Fox Theatre Society Board consists of community volunteers and functions independently of the Burnaby School Board. In November 1995, the Theatre was officially named after Michael J. Fox, in recognition of his achievements in the arts and commitment to the community.
The Gujarati Hindu Seniors Society of British Columbia (GHSS) is a registered charitable organization established in 1994 by a group of Gujarati pioneers who immigrated from various parts of the world and settled in Canada. The society was founded to create a space where Gujarati-speaking Hindu seniors could connect, share their language, faith, and cultural heritage, and build a strong community. It offers cultural events like Navratri and Diwali celebrations, health and wellness seminars, and support services, including funeral assistance and emotional support groups. GHSS also maintains a library and a business directory to help seniors access local services.
The Michael J Fox Theatre is located in Burnaby South Secondary School in B.C. Burnaby South Secondary School is one of eight secondary schools within the Burnaby School District, in south central Burnaby. Built as part of the school in 1993, the Michael J Fox Theatre is overseen by an independent, non-profit society. The Michael J Fox Theatre Society Board consists of community volunteers and functions independently of the Burnaby School Board. In November 1995, the Theatre was officially named after Michael J. Fox, in recognition of his achievements in the arts and commitment to the community.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of a dance performance at a Diwali show put on by the Sanatan Dharm Cultural Society, held at the Fraserview Hall in Vancouver, 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 main celebration; Govardhan Puja; and finally Bhai Dooj. The festival is typically marked by the cleaning and decorating of homes, as well as the lighting of diyas and rangoli designs. Each region in India and religion has their own manner of celebrating Deepavali and their own gods to be worshipped.
Organized by the Sanatan Dharm Cultural Society, Shiv Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Burnaby, B.C. It stands as a spiritual center for the Indo-Fijian community of Hindus in the Lower Mainland. The temple offers teachings on subjects such as reading and writing in Hindi, religious studies, and cultural customs.
Located on Fraser Street, Fraserview Hall has been a staple venue for various South Asian Canadian community events in Vancouver, B.C. over the past two decades.
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 celebration; Govardhan Puja; and finally Bhai Dooj. The festival is typically marked by the cleaning and decorating of homes, as well as the lighting of diyas and rangoli designs. Each region in India and religion has their own manner of celebrating Deepavali and their own gods to be worshipped.
Organized by the Sanatan Dharm Cultural Society, Shiv Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Burnaby, B.C. It stands as a spiritual center for the Indo-Fijian community of Hindus in the Lower Mainland. The temple offers teachings on subjects such as reading and writing in Hindi, religious studies, and cultural customs.
Located on Fraser Street, Fraserview Hall has been a staple venue for various South Asian Canadian community events in Vancouver, B.C. over the past two decades.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of a dance performance at a Diwali show put on by the Sanatan Dharm Cultural Society, held at the Fraserview Hall in Vancouver, 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 main celebration; Govardhan Puja; and finally Bhai Dooj. The festival is typically marked by the cleaning and decorating of homes, as well as the lighting of diyas and rangoli designs. Each region in India and religion has their own manner of celebrating Deepavali and their own gods to be worshipped.
Organized by the Sanatan Dharm Cultural Society, Shiv Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Burnaby, B.C. It stands as a spiritual center for the Indo-Fijian community of Hindus in the Lower Mainland. The temple offers teachings on subjects such as reading and writing in Hindi, religious studies, and cultural customs.
Located on Fraser Street, Fraserview Hall has been a staple venue for various South Asian Canadian community events in Vancouver, B.C. over the past two decades.
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 celebration; Govardhan Puja; and finally Bhai Dooj. The festival is typically marked by the cleaning and decorating of homes, as well as the lighting of diyas and rangoli designs. Each region in India and religion has their own manner of celebrating Deepavali and their own gods to be worshipped.
Organized by the Sanatan Dharm Cultural Society, Shiv Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Burnaby, B.C. It stands as a spiritual center for the Indo-Fijian community of Hindus in the Lower Mainland. The temple offers teachings on subjects such as reading and writing in Hindi, religious studies, and cultural customs.
Located on Fraser Street, Fraserview Hall has been a staple venue for various South Asian Canadian community events in Vancouver, B.C. over the past two decades.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of a dance performance at a Diwali show put on by the Sanatan Dharm Cultural Society, held at the Fraserview Hall in Vancouver, 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 main celebration; Govardhan Puja; and finally Bhai Dooj. The festival is typically marked by the cleaning and decorating of homes, as well as the lighting of diyas and rangoli designs. Each region in India and religion has their own manner of celebrating Deepavali and their own gods to be worshipped.
Organized by the Sanatan Dharm Cultural Society, Shiv Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Burnaby, B.C. It stands as a spiritual center for the Indo-Fijian community of Hindus in the Lower Mainland. The temple offers teachings on subjects such as reading and writing in Hindi, religious studies, and cultural customs.
Located on Fraser Street, Fraserview Hall has been a staple venue for various South Asian Canadian community events in Vancouver, B.C. over the past two decades.
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 celebration; Govardhan Puja; and finally Bhai Dooj. The festival is typically marked by the cleaning and decorating of homes, as well as the lighting of diyas and rangoli designs. Each region in India and religion has their own manner of celebrating Deepavali and their own gods to be worshipped.
Organized by the Sanatan Dharm Cultural Society, Shiv Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Burnaby, B.C. It stands as a spiritual center for the Indo-Fijian community of Hindus in the Lower Mainland. The temple offers teachings on subjects such as reading and writing in Hindi, religious studies, and cultural customs.
Located on Fraser Street, Fraserview Hall has been a staple venue for various South Asian Canadian community events in Vancouver, B.C. over the past two decades.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
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 pooja, which is the main celebration; Govardhan pooja; and finally Bhai Dooj. The festival is typically marked by the cleaning and decorating of homes, as well as the lighting of diyas and rangoli designs. Each region in India and religion has their own manner of celebrating Deepavali and their own gods to be worshipped.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
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, which is the main celebration; Govardhan pooja; and finally Bhai Dooj. The festival is typically marked by the cleaning and decorating of homes, as well as the lighting of diyas and rangoli designs. Each region in India and religion has their own manner of celebrating Deepavali and their own gods to be worshipped.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
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 pooja, which is the main celebration; Govardhan pooja; and finally Bhai Dooj. The festival is typically marked by the cleaning and decorating of homes, as well as the lighting of diyas and rangoli designs. Each region in India and religion has their own manner of celebrating Deepavali and their own gods to be worshipped.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
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, which is the main celebration; Govardhan pooja; and finally Bhai Dooj. The festival is typically marked by the cleaning and decorating of homes, as well as the lighting of diyas and rangoli designs. Each region in India and religion has their own manner of celebrating Deepavali and their own gods to be worshipped.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
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 pooja, which is the main celebration; Govardhan pooja; and finally Bhai Dooj. The festival is typically marked by the cleaning and decorating of homes, as well as the lighting of diyas and rangoli designs. Each region in India and religion has their own manner of celebrating Deepavali and their own gods to be worshipped.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
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, which is the main celebration; Govardhan pooja; and finally Bhai Dooj. The festival is typically marked by the cleaning and decorating of homes, as well as the lighting of diyas and rangoli designs. Each region in India and religion has their own manner of celebrating Deepavali and their own gods to be worshipped.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
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 pooja, which is the main celebration; Govardhan pooja; and finally Bhai Dooj. The festival is typically marked by the cleaning and decorating of homes, as well as the lighting of diyas and rangoli designs. Each region in India and religion has their own manner of celebrating Deepavali and their own gods to be worshipped.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
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, which is the main celebration; Govardhan pooja; and finally Bhai Dooj. The festival is typically marked by the cleaning and decorating of homes, as well as the lighting of diyas and rangoli designs. Each region in India and religion has their own manner of celebrating Deepavali and their own gods to be worshipped.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
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 pooja, which is the main celebration; Govardhan pooja; and finally Bhai Dooj. The festival is typically marked by the cleaning and decorating of homes, as well as the lighting of diyas and rangoli designs. Each region in India and religion has their own manner of celebrating Deepavali and their own gods to be worshipped.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.
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, which is the main celebration; Govardhan pooja; and finally Bhai Dooj. The festival is typically marked by the cleaning and decorating of homes, as well as the lighting of diyas and rangoli designs. Each region in India and religion has their own manner of celebrating Deepavali and their own gods to be worshipped.
Officially registered as the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., the Hindu Temple of Burnaby, previously known as Vishva Hindu Parishad temple, stands as one of Canada's oldest and largest Hindu temples. It was founded on May 15, 1972 as a small prayer hall in North Burnaby, dedicated to preserving and promoting Hindu culture and traditions.