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Upcoming East Valley Diwali events includes one in Chandler

Kyrene de la Paloma Elementary School students perform at a 2022 Diwali celebration. The Hindu holiday is now recognized internationally, including in Chandler, where there are community events and codified fireworks-permitted dates on file.

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Young people perform at a 2024 Diwali celebration. The Hindu holiday is now recognized internationally, including in Chandler, where there are community events and codified fireworks-permitted dates on file.

Courtesy of City of Chandler

Women perform a Diwali celebration dance. The Hindu holiday is now recognized internationally, including in Chandler, where there are community events and codified fireworks-permitted dates on file.

Courtesy of City of Chandler

Priyanka Shah and Kriti Agarwal perform a traditional Diwali celebration dance. The Hindu holiday is now recognized internationally, including in Chandler, where there are community events and codified fireworks-permitted dates on file.

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Kriti Agarwal shows a candle display while dressed for a traditional Diwali celebration. The Hindu holiday is now recognized internationally, including in Chandler, where there are community events and codified fireworks-permitted dates on file.

Courtesy of Kriti Agarwal

Not everyone knows what Diwali is all about.

That’s OK with Kriti Agarwal, who’s willing to teach a little about the annual celebration.

Agarwal, born in India and a longtime Chandler resident and dance studio owner, says Diwali symbolizes one of the more common spiritual commemorations: the victory of good over evil.

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