Dance group Bhangra Rulez.
Camera IconDance group Bhangra Rulez. Credit: Supplied/Supplied

Vishva Hindu Parishad hosts Diwali celebrations in Alexander Heights

Staff WriterWanneroo Times

DIWALI celebrations drew about 170 people to an Alexander Heights event recently.

Diwali celebrations.
Camera IconDiwali celebrations. Credit: Supplied/RAVINDER SUKHVINDER

The Vishva Hindu Parishad WA Chapter hosted the event, which included performances including Bollywood dances and music.

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Sakha Krishna Das ji with Ved Tewari and band.
Camera IconSakha Krishna Das ji with Ved Tewari and band. Credit: Supplied/RAVINDER SUKHVINDER

The last performance of the evening was an energetic number performed by Bhangra Rulez.

Jay McLean from a traditional Nyoongar dance group Baldja Moort.
Camera IconJay McLean from a traditional Nyoongar dance group Baldja Moort. Credit: Supplied/RAVINDER SUKHVINDER

The WA chapter launched in 2016 and has about 40 members – visit www.vhp.org.au for more information.

Avni Manushree Hosany performing on the Ekandantya song.
Camera IconAvni Manushree Hosany performing on the Ekandantya song. Credit: Supplied/RAVINDER SUKHVINDER
Lighting the lamp: Consul Dinesh Bhardwaj from the Indian Consular Services, Wanneroo Mayor Tracey Roberts and Jandakot MLA Yaz Mubarakai.
Camera IconLighting the lamp: Consul Dinesh Bhardwaj from the Indian Consular Services, Wanneroo Mayor Tracey Roberts and Jandakot MLA Yaz Mubarakai. Credit: Supplied/RAVINDER SUKHVINDER