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Lewis Ginter showcases Indian traditions

11/7/2024, 6 p.m.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden hosted a celebration of Diwali on Saturday, Oct. 26, drawing visitors to experience India’s festival of …
Rangoli art displayed at Diwali in Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. Traditionally created during Hindu festivals like Diwali and milestone celebrations, Rangoli is believed to invite blessings. Photos by Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden hosted a celebration of Diwali on Saturday, Oct. 26, drawing visitors to experience India’s festival of lights.

The event, “Diwali at the Garden,” offered a cultural immersion through music, dance, art and cuisine, embracing Diwali’s symbolic victory of light over darkness.

photo  Prabir Mehta and his trio perform at Diwali at the Garden, at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.
 



The festivities included performances by Bollywood dancers, a Bharatanatyam showcase by Priti Patil and her students, and traditional folk dances from Rajasthan. Prabir Mehta and his trio entertained guests with local music, while Anirudh Cheruvu delivered a spirited Bollywood performance to close the evening.

photo  Henna artist Shikha Gupta applies a tattoo on Windell Camacho.