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Ambassador Navtej Sarna said the “festival of Diwali has become emblematic of India abroad” and credited the diaspora for making it the best known of all Indian festivals lighting up mainstream America. Continue reading Indian Embassy in Washington sparkles for Diwali
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia urged residents to plant trees to combat toxic air pollution and proceeded to plant a sapling in the beautiful Garden of Five Senses, venue of the three-day festival organized by Delhi Tourism in association with the Government of Delhi. Continue reading Garden Tourism Festival focuses on green Delhi to reduce toxic air pollution
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii spoke about the unifying message of Diwali to people of all religions and backgrounds, and how the festival teaches everyone to overcome divisiveness with love, respect and understanding. Continue reading Fourth glittering Diwali celebration in US Congress draws over 400 guests
Ambassador Navtej Sarna said, “I think the Indian-American community, all of you, have contributed hugely to this realization of Diwali as a very important festival for India and have underlined that celebrating Diwali is something that reaches out to the Indian-American community. That is why we have the American institutions doing so”. Continue reading Indian Embassy in Washington lights up for Diwali celebration
DC Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Hyesook Chung said, “I’m so proud to work with Mayor Muriel Bowser and an administration focused on bringing light, to create a city that is more inclusive for people of all backgrounds”. Continue reading Top DC Officials Celebrate Diwali at Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery of Art
Thousands thronged to the Hare Krishna Temple in the Washington area to celebrate Dussehra, a Hindu festival signifying the triumph of good over evil. Continue reading Thousands Celebrate Dussehra at Hare Krishna Temple in Washington
The Reston Multicultural Festival is a true celebration of diversity and community spirit, and sets a great example for all localities in the US. Continue reading Reston Multicultural Festival: a celebration of diversity and community spirit
The Sri Ganesha Festival 2017 opened Friday morning at the Workhouse Arts Center, in Virginia, with the ‘Sthapana’ (installation) of an awe-inspiring 20-foot idol of the elephant-headed Hindu god. Continue reading Ten-Day Ganesha Festival Draws Devotees to Workhouse Arts Center in Virginia
Thousands of people flocked to the seventh annual ikPunjabi Mela at the sprawling Bull Run Regional Park on a warm and windy afternoon in the Washington area. Continue reading Seventh Annual Punjabi Mela Draws Thousands to Bull Run Regional Park in Virginia
Newly appointed Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna warmly welcomed community activists to a Diwali celebration at the Chancery, a heart-warming event which featured an unveiling of the popular Diwali stamp recently released by the United States Postal Service (USPS). Continue reading Diwali Stamp Unveiled at Indian Embassy Celebration in Washington
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