Diwali Festival in Rancho Cordova

BAPS Hindu Temple in Rancho Cordova held a Diwali Festival Saturday, according to Outreach Volunteer Shivang Pandya. The celebration was attended by roughly 4,200 attendees throughout the day, including many elected officials. Diwali is celebrated by billions of people around the world and is regarded as a time of joy and peace, time spent with loved ones and a time of giving.

Diwali Festival at BAPS Hindu Temple in Rancho Cordova

Diwali is celebrated all around the world.

Diwali Festival at BAPS Hindu Temple in Rancho Cordova

Some of the attendees were elected officials.

Diwali Festival at BAPS Hindu Temple in Rancho Cordova

Diwali was celebrated with a Maha-Annakut, which translated, means mountain of food.  A devotional offering of hundreds of sweet, sour, spicy and savory dishes all made by volunteers and people of all ages.

Diwali Festival at BAPS Hindu Temple in Rancho Cordova

Another view of the mountain of food.  

Diwali Festival at BAPS Hindu Temple in Rancho Cordova

Another view of the mountain of food.  

Diwali Festival at BAPS Hindu Temple in Rancho Cordova

Over 300 volunteers helped with the event.