Saturday, August 24, 2013
India has a beautiful culture full of food, art and dancing. This past weekend, the Gwinnett Center in Duluth was host to the Festival of India. For the past 17 years, the festival has showcased some of Atlanta’s best Indian cuisine, most talented dance troupes and creative artists from around the city. The event was sponsored by the India American Cultural Association and other local Indian community groups. The IACA was founded in 1971 to help bolster the relationship between local Indian families and the community at large.
Srikanthi Vantipalli (left) helps Riya Chada with her makeup during the 17th annual Festival of India at the Gwinnett Center in Duluth on Saturday, August 24, 2013.
Manomay Devabhaktuni waits for his turn to go on stage during the 17th annual Festival of India at the Gwinnett Center in Duluth on Saturday, August 24, 2013.
Surbhi Pagar sets up her jewelry diplay during the 17th annual Festival of India at the Gwinnett Center in Duluth on Saturday, August 24, 2013.
Gwen Dudek looks at pieces of jewelry for sale during the 17th annual Festival of India at the Gwinnett Center in Duluth on Saturday, August 24, 2013.
Sreedevi Dadithota (center), Lalitha Dandipalli, Bhavitha Bhattipati and Charitha Ragyari dance during the 17th annual Festival of India at the Gwinnett Center in Duluth on Saturday, August 24, 2013.
Shruti Prathip (center) dances during the 17th annual Festival of India at the Gwinnett Center in Duluth on Saturday, August 24, 2013.
Karthik Paladugula (left), Prajin Dhumal, Kathik Enaganti and Pramit Dhumal dance during the 17th annual Festival of India at the Gwinnett Center in Duluth on Saturday, August 24, 2013.
Veena Jaipradeep (left) and Anisha Jayachandran dance during the 17th annual Festival of India at the Gwinnett Center in Duluth on Saturday, August 24, 2013.
Anisha Jayachandran (right) dances during the 17th annual Festival of India at the Gwinnett Center in Duluth on Saturday, August 24, 2013.
Dancers perform on stage at during the 17th annual Festival of India at the Gwinnett Center in Duluth on Saturday, August 24, 2013.
Srija Vanam (left) dances during the 17th annual Festival of India at the Gwinnett Center in Duluth on Saturday, August 24, 2013.
Shweta Sainathan dances during the 17th annual Festival of India at the Gwinnett Center in Duluth on Saturday, August 24, 2013.
Dharshana Dhantu dances during the 17th annual Festival of India at the Gwinnett Center in Duluth on Saturday, August 24, 2013.
Shobini Palaniappan dances during the 17th annual Festival of India at the Gwinnett Center in Duluth on Saturday, August 24, 2013.