Ram Gupta, 10, of Westport, who was born on the central day of Diwali, takes part in the celebration. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)

WESTPORT — The second day of Diwali — a largely Hindu holiday known as a festival of light — was celebrated Friday evening with an outdoor event at MoCA Westport.

Alex Emmert, 13, of Westport, helps Asher Perlman, 4, of Westport with his henna tattoo while his grandmother, Kate Vanzanten of Westport, watches. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)

AAPI Westport organized the event, which featured holiday crafts, food, and lots of sparklers.

Avery Radhay, 5, of Norwalk, enjoys the sparkle of light. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)

Observance of the holiday represents a triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, and wisdom over ignorance.

Shriya Gupta, 13, of Westport, helps Michelle Munenzon of Westport with a henna tattoo. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
Rylee Badurina, 4, of Westport, and a sparkling smile. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
Shiuti Gupta of Westport applies some henna to the hand of Sai Patel, 8, of Westport. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
Sameh Tejpal, 2, of Westport, came prepared for any weather. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
Kids crafting. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
Twins Ari, left, and Noah Epstein, 10, of Wilton, enjoy the celebration. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
Quinn Tang, 4, of Westport, smiles and sparkles. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
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