Kriti Agarwal, owner of Kriti Dance in Chandler, helped organize an Oct. 18 Diwali event at an elementary school in a district with Chandler schools.

The Kyrene del Norte Elementary School event included dance demonstrations by both children and adults and a clothing sale. A food truck served traditional dishes.

Agarwal said it's one of the most prominent Hindu holiday seasons. She said Diwali symbolizes one of the more common spiritual commemorations: the victory of good over evil.

Diwali or ‘“Dipawali” means “Festival of Lights.” It’s India’s biggest annual festival and it’s a five- or six-day Hindu festival that involves prayer, feasting, fireworks, community gatherings and forgiveness, she said, celebrated by decorating homes with lamps and colorful lights, sharing special meals, ex

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