Elk Grove shines bright for Diwali as California makes festival state holiday

A celebration of Diwali, India’s festival of lights, happened in Elk Grove on Monday night, with traditional Indian songs, dance and ceremonial clothing.

Hundreds of people gathered for the annual five-day festival, which marks the darkest night on the Hindu calendar.

“More than one million people across the world celebrate this festival,” said Bhavin Parikh, who organized the festival…

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