Diwali

As many Indian Americans come to St. Louis for work, they often leave family and traditions behind. However, one St. Charles family has been bringing Diwali celebrations to the local Indian American community from their backyard for over a decade, to help people feel closer to home.

Photo taken by M.C. Bishop on Flickr.com of the Raas team during Washington University's celebration of Diwali.Join the St. Louis Public Radio Flickr…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Nov. 2, 2009 - Working precisely so as not to stain their brilliant colored silk saris, two women…