Dancers performed and there were free lessons for beginners as Diwali celebrations got underway in Toronto.
The festivities took place at the Gerrard India Bazaar, near Coxwell Avenue and Gerrard Street, on Saturday.
Diwali, known as the festival of lights, is one of the most important holiday on the Hindu calendar.
Herjod Jill, who was at Toronto's celebrations, told CityNews she was most looking forward to the sweets, lights and being with her family.
"It's the winning over the good over the bad, over the evil," organizer Chand Kapoor said.
"You see it on the stage - dancing and singing - and in the food," he added.
Diwali is celebrated with great fervour and gaiety all over India as it marks the return of Hindu god Lord Ram to Ayodhya in northern India after he defeated Ravana, the powerful king of Lanka.
Legend says millions of lamps were lit when Lord Rama returned after 14 years of exile in forests and after he defeated Ravana.
Diwali is also celebrated in honour of Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity. It is believed that Lakshmi showers her blessings upon those homes that are clean and well lit.
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