Diwali 2011 | A Gallery from Asian Report | RNZ National

The dexterous Manipuri Dancers from the JN Manipur Dance Academy and artist Ranjan Ganguly, sculpturing a mountain of sand in his homage to Lakshmi, the Hindu Goddess of prosperity and wealth.

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Close up ranjan ganguly at work.

Ranjan sculpts eyes.

Ranjan Ganguly sculpting the Hindu goddess Lakshmi.

Ranjan Ganguly sculpts Lakshmi's face.

Director of cultural programme, the Asian NZ Foundation Jennifer King looks on.

WS Ranjan Ganguly's giant homage to the Hindu goddess Lakshmi.

WS Ranjan Ganguly's giant homage to the Hindu goddess Lakshmi.

Kids admire Ranjan's sculpture.

Ranjan Ganguly and his giant sand sculpture.

The ensemble cast, Manipuri dancers.

Manipuri dancers and their classical musicians at Te Papa.

Fifteen-year-old dancer from the JN Manipur Dance Academy.

The head of the JN Manipur Dance Academy.

Ornate handmade costumes.

The JN Manipur Dance Academy.

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