At the Hindu Temple of Fresno last year, Armaan Arora celebrated Diwali alongside community members who gathered for prayers, songs, food and other traditions marking the festival of lights.
Anyone is welcome to celebrate Diwali, Arora says, regardless of whether the festival is part of your formal religion.
“Aside from the prayer and the story of the festival, it’s really about using colors on your floor to make designs, lighting everything up and gift-giving.”…