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[PHOTO ESSAY] Diwali: The festival of lights

Aashrith Korampally, Reporter • Nov 20, 2024
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Senior Tejeshwar Jayaram and sophomores Rajan Vyas, Rishab Thosani, Malika Mohan and Lakshit Kumawat act in the Diwali Skit explaining the beginnings of the Hindu tradition. In this scene, king Dashratha banishes his son, Prince Rama, to the forests of Ayodhya for 14 years.
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Aashrith Korampally
Aashrith Korampally, Reporter
Sophomore and first-year reporter Aashrith Korampally is excited to start writing stories in TPP. He is the secretary of the Pickleball Club, and apart of many clubs such as Math Club, SASA, Quizbowl, and debate. His hobbies include listening to music, reading books, studying, and playing video games.
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