Gallery: Bruin Hindus’ Diwali celebration provides space to connect with Indian culture

By Chenrui Zhang, Amanda Velasco and Edward Ho

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November 26, 2025

12:17 am

Arts: In Focus, Daily Bruin: In Focus

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Sparkling saris and kurtas reflected auburn and turquoise colors across Ackerman Grand Ballroom as students gathered for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. Bruin Hindus, a UCLA student organization, held the celebration Nov. 14. The event featured Indian food, henna art and performances from student clubs. The annually held Diwali celebration provides a space for students to connect with Indian culture and tradition.

Chenrui Zhang |

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Zhang is a Photo contributor. He is a second-year applied mathematics student minoring in data science engineering and film, television and digital media from Beijing.

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Velasco is the 2026-27 News editor and an Enterprise, Photo, PRIME and Quad contributor. She was previously the 2025-26 features and student life editor. Velasco is a third-year public affairs student from Manila, Phillippines.

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