Diwali celebration marks Hindu New Year and a time to reflect

By Maris Medina A golden, ornately-decorated stage shone through the dimly lit expanse of Stamp’s Grand Ballroom. Along the stage were a handful of figurines, representing various gods and religious figures in the Hindu religion. A swami, known as a Hindu religious leader and teacher, stood at the podium dressed in his orange robes. “We equate a pizza slice with happiness,” he said. The pizza … Continue reading Diwali celebration marks Hindu New Year and a time to reflect