Those celebrating Diwali are invited to Saskatoon’s Shri Lakshmi Narayan Temple this evening at 6:30p.m.

There will be a special Diwali Puja to start the evening, where participants will invoke the blessings of deities. That’s followed by the Maha Aarti, or the grand offering of light, at 7:00, and a meet and greet with dignitaries to follow.

Snacks will be provided, and the event will be held at 107 La Ronge Road.

Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights that symbolizes good overtaking evil. Roughly 1 billion people celebrate this holiday worldwide.