GALLERY: Diwali celebration in Groton

Nov 5, 2022 – Diwali celebration at Prescott Community Center in Groton. Ramya Loomba, of Groton, does a solo dance. (Julia Malakie/Lowell Sun)

Nov 5, 2022 – Diwali celebration at Prescott Community Center in Groton. Front from left, Maha Krishnakumar and her friend Reshma Dudala, both of Groton, are joined by Sandeep Sharma, also of Groton, and others after performing a South Indian folk dance. (Julia Malakie/Lowell Sun)

Nov 5, 2022 – Diwali celebration at Prescott Community Center in Groton. Kushal Pelala, 7, of Groton, performs a Bollywood style dance. (Julia Malakie/Lowell Sun)

Nov 5, 2022 – Diwali celebration at Prescott Community Center in Groton. Sahana Seepathi, left, and Esther Juby, both 7 and from Groton, chat. They are both in second grade and met in first grade. (Julia Malakie/Lowell Sun)

Nov 5, 2022 – Diwali celebration at Prescott Community Center in Groton. Parthavi Pathak, left, and Sumana Sriprasad, both of Groton, make papadi chaat, an Indian street food. (Julia Malakie/Lowell Sun)

Nov 5, 2022 – Diwali celebration at Prescott Community Center in Groton. Ramya Loomba, of Groton, does a solo dance. (Julia Malakie/Lowell Sun)

Nov 5, 2022 – Diwali celebration at Prescott Community Center in Groton. Maha Krishnakumar, left, and her friend Reshma Dudala, both of Groton, perform a South Indian folk dance. (Julia Malakie/Lowell Sun)

Nov 5, 2022 – Diwali celebration at Prescott Community Center in Groton. Jayansh Veeragoni, 6, of Groton, front left, watches, and Sowjanya records, as Jayansh’s mother gets ready to dance. (Julia Malakie/Lowell Sun)

Nov 5, 2022 – Welcome sign or Diwali celebration at Prescott Community Center in Groton. (Julia Malakie/Lowell Sun)

Nov 5, 2022 – Diwali celebration at Prescott Community Center in Groton. Nikhila Nalamada, 14, left, and her mother, Vyshali Pakala, of Groton, arrive for the outdoor food part of the event. (Julia Malakie/Lowell Sun)

Nov 5, 2022 – Diwali celebration at Prescott Community Center in Groton. From left, Myra Sharma, 7, Prisha Khare, 6, and her brother Eshaan Khare, 8, all of Groton, eat South Indian dhosas. (Julia Malakie/Lowell Sun)