SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA, November 8, 2006: Over 20,000 people attended the three-day Diwali Mela at the Sunnyvale Hindu Temple between October 20-22. The Mela was so successful that people were turned away. Women in colorful saris, giggling children, mouth watering food from local Indian restaurants, the latest Bollywood music, a bazaar, and moving religious rituals–the mela had it all. The atmosphere was warm, inviting and gave a flavor of India. The temple has an adjoining community center where the weekend’s entertainment was scheduled. Over 13,000 people attended the Bollywood concerts on Saturday and Sunday nights. On Saturday there were 72 different performances by Bay Area children to celebrate this festival of light. A Laxmi pooja was held on Saturday that put all the devotees in the spirit of Diwali. It was non-stop fun for three days at the Silicon Valley temple.
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