Diwali Celeberations 2004

 
 
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Traditional Indian style Entry Gate
Rangoli made using lentils of different colors.
Display boards with information about Indian culture, languages, dances, religions.
Rangoli of Lord Ganesha made with the help of sand as base and colors.
Jennifer, Shannon, Lynn and Rhonda enjoying snacks
Library staff of UHCL joined ISA to celebrate Diwali
President Staples with his wife, Vice President Dr. Biggers and Linda Contreras Bullock, Director of IISS honored ISA with their presence
Amit's Uncle and Aunt celebrated Diwali with ISA
ISA's council 2004-2005 donating $1000 for ISA schoalrhsip. President Staples receives the check.
Ms. Geeta and Priest performed the traditional Lakshmi puja
Girls watching puja ceremony
Our other devotees
Traditional food from Mogul
Same food but no line. Looks like girls doing thier magic at the other end
Resa Ott, Director of Alumni Relations, with her daughter and Aparna
Dr. Yue, Associate Professor of Computer Science dept., his wife Ms. Yue, Reference Librarian with Kirti
Four handsome men posing with Lakshmi Murti (from Namaste, Hillcroft Ave.)
Mr. Vijay from Mogul joined ISA for Diwali. Mogul has helped ISA alot.
Dr. Boetticher, Associate Professor of Computer Science dept. with Kirti and Ankur
Aparna, Saujanya and Preetha enjoying Indian style of sitting
Bobby Ausmus, President of SGA with his lovely son
Sameer and Kim having a gala time dancing
Volunteers for Diwali at 3:30 AM after clean up (some left early). This proud group keeps the ISA's spirit alive