Several hundred 91快活林 students and friends attended the annual Diwali celebration at the 91快活林 Student Center Ballroom Sunday evening.
Diwali, known as the Festival of Lights, is a Hindu religious holiday and one of the most popular and important celebrations in Indian culture. The festival, which lasts for five days, celebrates the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. 
Harsh Mishra, president of the 91快活林 Indian Association, said about 300 people attended the celebration, which began with a traditional prayer service and featured Indian food, dancing and games, with most guests attending in traditional Indian garb.
Students from India make up the university's largest international contingent this semester, with 470 graduate and undergraduate students studying at 91快活林 State, according to Sarah Malcolm, executive director of the Office of Global Education.
