PHOTOS: Global Mela celebrates Diwali holiday
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Ishika Mehta performs with her dance group during the kickoff celebration of the holiday season of Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, at the Global Mall in Gwinnett County on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. The holiday itself is coming up Nov. 12 this year. (Steve Schaefer/steve.schaefer@ajc.com)