These beautifully attired young ladies were among those at the Deepavali Utsav at State House on Wednesday hosted by President Bharrat Jagdeo. The diyas in their hands epitomise today’s Deepavali observances and hundreds of thousands of them will be lit tonight all across the country. (GINA photo)

 

The grounds of State House were immaculately decorated for last Wednesday’s Deepavali Utsav hosted by President Bharrat Jagdeo. At centre is a traditional Indian lamp. (GINA photo)