Happy Diwali - the triumph of good over evil

For Hindus, Diwali is one of the most beautiful and festive times of the year. The celebration of Diwali at the Convention Centre certainly showed this. Congratulations to President Bhadresh Bhatt and the many, many volunteers who make this celebration such a success.

Diwali literally means a "Row of Lights". It is a time of light and love. It is the triumph of good over evil.

There are three main aspects of the Diwali holiday. The first is the celebration of light. The second is that Diwali marks the new year. Third, Diwali is the worship of Maha Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.

As my friend Madhav Sinha says "On Diwali, we must pray to Maha Lakshmi to bestow real prosperity upon us, the prosperity that brings light to our lives and sparkle to our eyes. We must pray for an abundance of faith, not money; we must pray for success in our spiritual lives, not a promotion at work; we must pray for the love of God."

The photos show the dancing and costumes of those at the Diwali festival.

Happy Diwali!