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Edmonton(ATB): “We are privileged to celebrate Diwali with our community”
expressed Yash Sharma, President of Hindu Society of Beaumont during the
festivities held at Mill Woods Senior & Multicultural Centre, Edmonton last week.
Diwali symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil and
knowledge over ignorance. The lights of Diwali signify a time to destroy all our
dark desires and thoughts, eradicate dark shadows and evils and gives us the
strength and the zeal to carry on with our goodwill for the rest of the year.
“We are determined to celebrate every festival involving community” stated
Shekhar Desaigoudar, Founding Director & Treasurer of Hindu Society.
Ramesh Trivedi, Senior Citizen and Adviser of the Society was honored with
Lifetime achievement award for his contribution towards the development of the
Society and community work.
Indranil Chaudhury and Neil Singh were honored for the consistent community support on behalf of the Provincial Government.
Volunteers were also recognized for meal preparation and other arrangements.
Ashok Patel represented Garvi Gujarat Association of Canada and Sharan Khurana
represented Apna Haryana Association of Alberta (AHAA).
Brandon Lunty, Leduc-Beaumont MLA represented the Provincial Government
and distributed awards as well as exchanged greetings.
Hindu Society of Beaumont is the registered Not-for-Profit organization and
working towards establishing the spiritual Centre at Beaumont.
