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Embassy Celebrates Diwali

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  • Remarks by Ambassador Arun K. Singh.
    Remarks by Ambassador Arun K. Singh.
  • First Secretary Satish Kumar Sivan anchoring the Diwali Reception, hosted by Ambassador Arun K. Singh, at the Embassy Residence on November 21, 2015.
    First Secretary Satish Kumar Sivan anchoring the Diwali Reception, hosted by Ambassador Arun K. Singh, at the Embassy Residence on November 21, 2015.
  • Invocation Song by Ms. Purvi Nanavaty.
    Invocation Song by Ms. Purvi Nanavaty.
  • Guests in attendance.
    Guests in attendance.
  • Remarks by Ambassador Arun K. Singh.
    Remarks by Ambassador Arun K. Singh.
  • Guests in attendance.
    Guests in attendance.
  • Remarks on 'Significance of Diwali' by Acharya Mrs. Vilasini Balakrishnan, Chinmaya Mission, Washington Regional Center (CMWRC).
    Remarks on 'Significance of Diwali' by Acharya Mrs. Vilasini Balakrishnan, Chinmaya Mission, Washington Regional Center (CMWRC).
  • Remarks by Ms. Nisha Biswal, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs.
    Remarks by Ms. Nisha Biswal, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs.
  • Ms. Shanthi Ashok, Dancer & Indian Dance Educators Association (IDEA) Board Member introducing the folk dances presented by IDEA Dancers.
    Ms. Shanthi Ashok, Dancer & Indian Dance Educators Association (IDEA) Board Member introducing the folk dances presented by IDEA Dancers.
  • 'Bihu' (Assamese Folk Dance) performed by Indian Dance Educators Association (IDEA) Dancers Bratati Saha and Priyanka Ratnakar.
    'Bihu' (Assamese Folk Dance) performed by Indian Dance Educators Association (IDEA) Dancers Bratati Saha and Priyanka Ratnakar.
  • 'Bihu' (Assamese Folk Dance) performed by Indian Dance Educators Association (IDEA) Dancers Bratati Saha and Priyanka Ratnakar.
    'Bihu' (Assamese Folk Dance) performed by Indian Dance Educators Association (IDEA) Dancers Bratati Saha and Priyanka Ratnakar.
  • 'Ghoomar' (Rajasthani Folk Dance) performed by Indian Dance Educators Association (IDEA) Dancers Tina Sharma and Ayesha Simha.
    'Ghoomar' (Rajasthani Folk Dance) performed by Indian Dance Educators Association (IDEA) Dancers Tina Sharma and Ayesha Simha.
  • 'Ghoomar' (Rajasthani Folk Dance) performed by Indian Dance Educators Association (IDEA).
    'Ghoomar' (Rajasthani Folk Dance) performed by Indian Dance Educators Association (IDEA).
  • Guests in attendance.
    Guests in attendance.
  • 'Kummi' (Tamil Nadu Folk Dance) performed by Indian Dance Educators Association (IDEA) Dancers Ms Shanthi Ashok and Vidya Sankaranayana.
    'Kummi' (Tamil Nadu Folk Dance) performed by Indian Dance Educators Association (IDEA) Dancers Ms Shanthi Ashok and Vidya Sankaranayana.
  • 'Kummi' (Tamil Nadu Folk Dance) performed by Indian Dance Educators Association (IDEA).
    'Kummi' (Tamil Nadu Folk Dance) performed by Indian Dance Educators Association (IDEA).
  • Guests in attendance.
    Guests in attendance.
  • 'Bhangra' (Punjabi Folk Dance) performed by Indian Dance Educators Association (IDEA) Dancers Shruti Ektare, Sumona Apsara Parii and Priyanka Salona.
    'Bhangra' (Punjabi Folk Dance) performed by Indian Dance Educators Association (IDEA) Dancers Shruti Ektare, Sumona Apsara Parii and Priyanka Salona.
  • 'Bhangra' (Punjabi Folk Dance) performed by Indian Dance Educators Association (IDEA) Dancers Shruti Ektare, Sumona Apsara Parii and Priyanka Salona.
    'Bhangra' (Punjabi Folk Dance) performed by Indian Dance Educators Association (IDEA) Dancers Shruti Ektare, Sumona Apsara Parii and Priyanka Salona.
  • Guests in attendance.
    Guests in attendance.
  • Vote of Thanks by Mr. Rateebhai Pate , President, United Hindu and Jain Temples (UHJT).
    Vote of Thanks by Mr. Rateebhai Pate , President, United Hindu and Jain Temples (UHJT).
  • Ambassador Arun K. Singh and Dr. Maina Chawla Singh with guests and artists.
    Ambassador Arun K. Singh and Dr. Maina Chawla Singh with guests and artists.
  • Ambassador Arun K. Singh and Dr. Maina Chawla Singh with artists.
    Ambassador Arun K. Singh and Dr. Maina Chawla Singh with artists.

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