Diwali at the Kumars' 10/2019



Our house decked out for Diwali
Our house at night decked out for Diwali

We went to Diwali at our family friends' - the Kumars' home. Their house was completely lit up with candles and lights all around for Diwali - the festival of lights. We participated in a puja at their home, dressed in Indian clothes, and enjoyed a delicious dinner with their friends and family, including some tasty Bengali dishes.

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