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Diwali at Sunnyvale, Calif.


Over 5,000 people attended Diwali festivities Oct. 24-26 at the Hindu Temple. A photo essay by Prafull Patel.

(Above): (Clockwise from right): Devotees pulling the huge Rath at Sunnyvale Hindu Temple; SFPD’s booth was among the numerous others offering a variety of products, gifts, food and services. Business was brisk with a large turnout of attendees ath this year’s Diwali Mela; A young attendee sings to a packed audience; A child holding sparkles, experienced Diwali as it is celebrated back home. [All photos: Prafull Patel]

(Above): (Clockwise from top left): Shubha Mudgal, a well-known singer of Hindustani classical and Indian Pop music presenting a live concert; Dance performances by kids and adults provided non-stop entertainment; Crowds dancing to favorite live Bollywood numbers; Kids dressed in traditional South Indian attire presented Indian Classical dance; Bollywood singers Vinod Rathod and Nalini along with their group set the stage on fire with a live performance of Bollywood and Pujabi chartbusters. [All photos: Prafull Patel]
Prafull Patel is a professional photographer based in Sunnyvale, Calif.
For prints from Sunnyvale Diwali photographs readers can email Prafull Patel at prafullpatel888@yahoo.com


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COVER STORY
Over the Moon: Launch of Chandrayaan-1
In the midst of a financial gloom, the launch of India’s first unmanned spacecraft bound for the Moon has brought some cheer, writes Priyanka Bhardwaj.


COMMUNITY
A Mendacious Denial: Police in Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh police chief Vishwa Ranjan continues to make mendacious claims about ‘misguided’ critics, write Sanjeev Mahajan, Ra Ravishankar, Preeti Shekar and Chukka Srinivas.


TRIBUTE
Khuda Hafiz, Faraz Sahib: Requiem for Ahmed Faraz
Ras H. Siddiqui bids an affectionate, sad farewell to the greatest living Urdu poet Ahmed Faraz.



ENTERTAINMENT
IIFA Awards 2008
A Siliconeer Exclusive Photo Essay


OTHER STORIES
EDITORIAL: India’s Moon Mission
NEWS DIARY: October
CONCERT: Habib Wahid
CONCERT: Music for Polio
DIASPORA: GOPIO in New Zealand
SUBCONTINENT: India’s IT Woes
IMMIGRATION LAW: Changing Jobs: USCIS
MUSIC: Pandit Jasraj Live
REAL ESTATE: Relief for Homeowners
GAY RIGHTS: Love and Acceptance
CINEMA: South Asian Film Festival
TRAVEL: Point Richmond, Calif.
AUTO REVIEW: 2009 Acura RDX Tech
RECIPE: Gujarati Patra
HINDI FILM REVIEW: Rock On!!
TAMIL CINEMA: Kadhalil Vizhundaen
BUSINESS: News Briefs
BOLLYWOOD: Guftugu
FESTIVAL: Diwali in Cupertino
FESTIVAL: Diwali in Sunnyvale
COMMUNITY: News in Brief
INFOTECH INDIA: Tech Briefs
HOROSCOPE: November

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