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PICTURES: Diwali celebrations a roaring success in Inverness





The young girls perform their dance.
The young girls perform their dance.

A packed out Diwali celebration took place at the Drumossie Hotel on November 10.

Organised by Highland Indian Association the event saw record numbers in attendance, from diverse cultural backgrounds.

A captivating performance.
A captivating performance.

The event offered entertainment with music, a play, games and delicious home-cooked food.

Performing on stage.
Performing on stage.

The event was graced by Siddharth Malik, consul general of India and Amit Kumar Chaudhary, vice Consul.

Lots of colourful attire for the entertainment.
Lots of colourful attire for the entertainment.

Deputy Provost Jackie Hendry and Councillor Duncan McPherson also provided speeches at the event.

Guests of honour.
Guests of honour.

"We are thrilled by the success of HIA’s Diwali Celebration 2024 and the tremendous support we received from the attendees," said Rajkumar Dhanaraj, president of HIA.

Actors of the play.
Actors of the play.
Lots of fun was had.
Lots of fun was had.

"This event is a testament to the power of the HIA community and our shared commitment to celebrating our cultural values with the broader community. We are already looking forward to making next year's event even bigger and better."

Another stunning performance.
Another stunning performance.

The evening’s cultural program was coordinated by HIA cultural secretary Sheeba Regan.

HIA secretary Shyam Karthikeyan coordinated the catering and treasurer Saiju Pallty concluded the event with a heartfelt thanks to all those involved in the success of the celebration.

Guests with the children.
Guests with the children.

Mr Dhanaraj extended his gratitude to all attendees, committee members, and volunteers who contributed to making the celebration a tremendous success.

Special thanks were given to the chief guests for their support.

Children do a dance performance.
Children do a dance performance.

For more information about the Highland Indian Association and to stay updated on future events, visit www.highlandindianassociation.co.uk.

What is Diwali?

The word Diwali means 'rows of lighted lamps'. It is celebrated by Hindu people across the world.

Diwali is known as the 'festival of lights' because houses, shops and public places are decorated with small oil lamps called 'diyas'.

Diwali always falls some time between October and November, but the exact date varies each year as the Hindu calendar is based on the Moon.

Highland Indian Association with guests.
Highland Indian Association with guests.

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