GALLERY: Indian Student Association holds annual Diwali celebration

By Gabrielle Salinas On Dec 9, 2018

Indian Student Association (ISA) transformed the Bayou Building for the annual Diwali celebration. Check out the gallery for a glimpse at ISA’s festival of lights.

ISA members attending UHCL Diwali 2018, wear traditional Indian clothing with vibrant jewelry.Photo by The Signal reporter, Gabrielle Salinas.

UHCL Diwali festival is a campus tradition for many international students. The annual tradition is usually held in the month of November. Photo by The Signal reporter, Gabrielle Salinas.

ISA President, Anupama Balla, ISA secretary, Vamsi Krishna Karanam and ISA Vice President Ankita Kadam along with ISA members for another successful Diwali event.Photo by The Signal reporter, Gabrielle Salinas.

Diwali is celebrated in the honor of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth.Photo by The Signal reporter, Gabrielle Salinas.

Diwali is festival of lights that marks the victory between good over evil.Photo by The Signal reporter, Gabrielle Salinas.

Rangoli is a form of art originating in the Indian subcontinent, which consist of patterns are created on the floor with different mediums. Photo by The Signal reporter, Gabrielle Salinas.

Diwali marks a major shopping event traditionally attendees wear new clothing and jewelry. Photo by The Signal reporter, Gabrielle Salinas.

UHCL Bayou Building decorated with traditional Diwali decorations such as paper lampshades, lights, and royal colored drapery. Photo by The Signal reporter, Gabrielle Salinas.

Diwali is a time when family and friends gather and exchange sweets and gifts among each other.Photo by The Signal reporter, Gabrielle Salinas.

UHCL President Ira Blake pictured speaking on behalf of the UHCL Diwali festival.Photo by The Signal reporter, Gabrielle Salinas.

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