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Center Owned by Deccan Chronicle HoldingsIndian Entrepreneur Gifts Hanuman Chalisa to Trump During Diwali Celebrations
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During a Diwali celebration at the White House, Indian tech entrepreneur Vishal Gondal met President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, took part in a ceremonial diya‑lighting and presented the president with a copy of the Hanuman Chalisa. The event gathered prominent members of the Indian diaspora and included India’s ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra. The White House has hosted Diwali celebrations under successive presidents, a tradition that began with President George W Bush in 2003.
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The celebrations are scheduled to be held at the Oval Office, continuing a tradition started by President George W Bush
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Marking Diwali celebrations at the White House, Indian tech entrepreneur Vishal Gondal met United States President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, participating in a ceremonial diya-lighting and gifting him a copy of the Hanuman Chalisa.
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The White House has hosted Diwali celebrations under successive presidents, with ceremonies held in different rooms over the years
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The high-profile gathering brought together prominent members of the Indian diaspora to celebrate the festival of lights inside the executive office of the US President
