Five students of SWAHA Hindu College submitted art pieces for the Unit Trust Corporation’s Divali Art Competition 2010. The theme for 2010 was ‘Lights of Hope and Peace’. They are currently awaiting the results. Here are the entries:
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Name: Sacha Ragoobar
Form: 4
Title of Work: Goddess Of Wealth
Inspiration: Divali is right around the corner and it signifies light over darkness. I am a Hindu and I wanted to do an art piece featuring Mother Lakshmi who is the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity.

Name: Monifa Armstrong
Form: 3
Title Of Work: She Who Shines The Path of Life
Inspiration: The radiance and serenity which Mother Lakshmi possesses inspired me to do this work of art. I always think of her as watching over us, showering us with all her greatness and shining the light to discover the many stepping stones of life.

Name: Ravi Ramdhan
Form:3
Title Of Work: First Sight of Deeya
Inspiration: I was inspired to do this piece by this American boy who saw a deeya for the first time. Mother Lakshmi looks on as the boy observes someone praying.

Name: Rhonda Shaffie
Form: 3
Title Of Work: Freedom
Inspiration: When I think of Mother Lakshmi, my stress filled mind becomes free. It is like a breath of fresh air.

Name: Supria Deonanan
Form: 6
Title of Work: The Approach of Light
Inspiration: A saying I heard when I was a child that Mother Lakshmi resides in the flame of the deeya.