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Trump gets Hanuman Chalisa at White House Diwali

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US President Donald Trump celebrated Diwali in the Oval Office on a Friday, hosting prominent Indian and Indian‑American guests. During the private ceremony, entrepreneur Vishal Gondal presented the President with a copy of the devotional hymn Hanuman Chalisa, and later shared details of the gift on social media.

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  • left · 2 outlets

    President Donald Trump attended Diwali celebrations at the White House Oval Office alongside Indian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra.

    — Mathrubhumi English

  • center · 7 outlets

    Washington: US President Donald Trump received a copy of the Hanuman Chalisa during a Diwali celebration in the Oval Office Friday (local time), according to entrepreneur Vishal Gondal, who said he presented the devotional text and prayed for friendship between India and America. “Honored to…

    — Orissa Post

  • right · 4 outlets

    US President Donald Trump celebrated Diwali at the White House, lighting a diya at the Oval Office alongside Indian-American leaders, entrepreneurs and officials. Entrepreneur Vishal Gondal also gifted him a copy of the Hanuman Chalisa.

    — Livemint

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US President Donald Trump celebrated Diwali in the Oval Office on Friday with prominent Indian and Indian-American guests. During the private ceremony, entrepreneur Vishal Gondal presented the President with a copy of the devotional hymn, Hanuman Chalisa. Gondal shared details of the gift on social…

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Trump gets Hanuman Chalisa at White House Diwali

US President Donald Trump celebrated Diwali in the Oval Office on Friday with prominent Indian and Indian-American guests. During the private ceremony, entrepreneur Vishal Gondal presented the President with a copy of the devotional hymn, Hanuman Chalisa. Gondal shared details of the gift on social…

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