Embassy of India celebrates Diwali

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Ambassador Navtej Sarna addressing the gathering during the celebration of Diwali at Embassy of India, Washington DC on Sunday, November 11, 2018.

The Embassy of India celebrated Diwali on Sunday, November 11, where a large number of guests, including prominent representatives from business, administration, professionals, media and other fields were present.

Ambassador Navtej Sarna extended his warm greetings to the audience on the joyous occasion.

Ms. Srimati Karuna, Director, Gandhi Memorial Centre during the celebration of Diwali at Embassy of India, Washington DC on Sunday, November 11, 2018.

The event also included a speech by Srimati Karuna, the Director of the Gandhi Memorial Centre.

Guests in attendance during the celebration of Diwali at Embassy of India, Washington DC on Sunday, November 11, 2018.
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To add to the festive mood, a number of devotional songs were sung by Ms. Krishnapriya, a freshman at University of Maryland.

The event concluded with vote of thanks by Dr. Satish Misra, the President of United Hindu Jain Temples.

Celebration of Diwali at Embassy of India, Washington DC on Sunday, November 11, 2018.

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