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BAPS Celebrates Diwali at the U.S. Capitol, Washington DC, USA

7 Nov 2017

Diwali Celebration in the Kennedy Caucus Room on Capitol Hill

Diwali Celebration in the Kennedy Caucus Room on Capitol Hill

Annakut at the U.S. Capitol

Annakut at the U.S. Capitol

Annakut at the U.S. Capitol

Annakut at the U.S. Capitol

Kanu Patel welcomes Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna

Kanu Patel welcomes Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna

Children of BAPS sing the Shanti Path prayer for peace

Children of BAPS sing the Shanti Path prayer for peace

Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna lights the ceremonial diya

Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna lights the ceremonial diya

Members of Congress participating in the Diwali celebration

Members of Congress participating in the Diwali celebration

Rep. Pete Sessions and Rep. Pete Olson light the diya

Rep. Pete Sessions and Rep. Pete Olson light the diya

Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna addressing the assembly

Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna addressing the assembly

Representative Dr. Ami Bera from California addressing the assembly

Representative Dr. Ami Bera from California addressing the assembly

Members of the Indian American community gather to listen to Members of Congress

Members of the Indian American community gather to listen to Members of Congress

Members of the Indian American community gather to listen to Members of Congress

Members of the Indian American community gather to listen to Members of Congress

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi from Illinois addressing the assembly

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi from Illinois addressing the assembly

Rep. Randy Hultgren from Illinois addressing the assembly

Rep. Randy Hultgren from Illinois addressing the assembly

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard from Hawaii and Co-Chair of the House India Caucus addressing the assembly

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard from Hawaii and Co-Chair of the House India Caucus addressing the assembly

Diwali Celebration at the Kennedy Caucus Room on Capitol Hill

Diwali Celebration at the Kennedy Caucus Room on Capitol Hill

Rep. Val Demings from Florida addressing the assembly

Rep. Val Demings from Florida addressing the assembly

Senator Van Hollen from Maryland addresses the attendees of the Diwali Celebration on Capitol Hill

Senator Van Hollen from Maryland addresses the attendees of the Diwali Celebration on Capitol Hill

Raj Shah, Deputy Assistant to the President and Principal Deputy Press Secretary addressing guests at the Capitol Hill Diwali celebration

Raj Shah, Deputy Assistant to the President and Principal Deputy Press Secretary addressing guests at the Capitol Hill Diwali celebration

Senator Cassidy from Louisiana takes part in the Diwali Celebration on Capitol Hill

Senator Cassidy from Louisiana takes part in the Diwali Celebration on Capitol Hill

Senator Tammy Duckworth from Illinois

Senator Tammy Duckworth from Illinois

BAPS members interacting with their members of Congress

BAPS members interacting with their members of Congress

Diwali Celebration at the Kennedy Caucus Room on Capitol Hill

Diwali Celebration at the Kennedy Caucus Room on Capitol Hill

BAPS members interacting with members of Congress

BAPS members interacting with members of Congress

BAPS members meet with Congressman David Price (NC-4)

BAPS members meet with Congressman David Price (NC-4)

BAPS members interacting with their members of Congress

BAPS members interacting with their members of Congress

BAPS members meet with Congressman Ron DeSantis (FL-6)

BAPS members meet with Congressman Ron DeSantis (FL-6)

BAPS members meet with Congressman Bill Posey (FL-8)

BAPS members meet with Congressman Bill Posey (FL-8)

BAPS members meet with Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11)

BAPS members meet with Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11)

BAPS members interacting with their members of Congress

BAPS members interacting with their members of Congress

BAPS members meet with Congressman Rob Woodall (GA-7)

BAPS members meet with Congressman Rob Woodall (GA-7)

Members of Congress enjoying the traditional Indian foods and sweets

Members of Congress enjoying the traditional Indian foods and sweets

Attendees enjoying the food and interacting with leaders and staff

Attendees enjoying the food and interacting with leaders and staff

Attendees enjoying the food and interacting with leaders and staff

Attendees enjoying the food and interacting with leaders and staff

Attendees enjoying the food and interacting with leaders and staff

Attendees enjoying the food and interacting with leaders and staff

Diwali Celebration in the Kennedy Caucus Room on Capitol Hill

Diwali Celebration in the Kennedy Caucus Room on Capitol Hill

Annakut at the U.S. Capitol

Annakut at the U.S. Capitol

Annakut at the U.S. Capitol

Annakut at the U.S. Capitol

Kanu Patel welcomes Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna

Kanu Patel welcomes Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna

Children of BAPS sing the Shanti Path prayer for peace

Children of BAPS sing the Shanti Path prayer for peace

Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna lights the ceremonial diya

Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna lights the ceremonial diya

Members of Congress participating in the Diwali celebration

Members of Congress participating in the Diwali celebration

Rep. Pete Sessions and Rep. Pete Olson light the diya

Rep. Pete Sessions and Rep. Pete Olson light the diya

Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna addressing the assembly

Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna addressing the assembly

Representative Dr. Ami Bera from California addressing the assembly

Representative Dr. Ami Bera from California addressing the assembly

Members of the Indian American community gather to listen to Members of Congress

Members of the Indian American community gather to listen to Members of Congress

Members of the Indian American community gather to listen to Members of Congress

Members of the Indian American community gather to listen to Members of Congress

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi from Illinois addressing the assembly

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi from Illinois addressing the assembly

Rep. Randy Hultgren from Illinois addressing the assembly

Rep. Randy Hultgren from Illinois addressing the assembly

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard from Hawaii and Co-Chair of the House India Caucus addressing the assembly

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard from Hawaii and Co-Chair of the House India Caucus addressing the assembly

Diwali Celebration at the Kennedy Caucus Room on Capitol Hill

Diwali Celebration at the Kennedy Caucus Room on Capitol Hill

Rep. Val Demings from Florida addressing the assembly

Rep. Val Demings from Florida addressing the assembly

Senator Van Hollen from Maryland addresses the attendees of the Diwali Celebration on Capitol Hill

Senator Van Hollen from Maryland addresses the attendees of the Diwali Celebration on Capitol Hill

Raj Shah, Deputy Assistant to the President and Principal Deputy Press Secretary addressing guests at the Capitol Hill Diwali celebration

Raj Shah, Deputy Assistant to the President and Principal Deputy Press Secretary addressing guests at the Capitol Hill Diwali celebration

Senator Cassidy from Louisiana takes part in the Diwali Celebration on Capitol Hill

Senator Cassidy from Louisiana takes part in the Diwali Celebration on Capitol Hill

Senator Tammy Duckworth from Illinois

Senator Tammy Duckworth from Illinois

BAPS members interacting with their members of Congress

BAPS members interacting with their members of Congress

Diwali Celebration at the Kennedy Caucus Room on Capitol Hill

Diwali Celebration at the Kennedy Caucus Room on Capitol Hill

BAPS members interacting with members of Congress

BAPS members interacting with members of Congress

BAPS members meet with Congressman David Price (NC-4)

BAPS members meet with Congressman David Price (NC-4)

BAPS members interacting with their members of Congress

BAPS members interacting with their members of Congress

BAPS members meet with Congressman Ron DeSantis (FL-6)

BAPS members meet with Congressman Ron DeSantis (FL-6)

BAPS members meet with Congressman Bill Posey (FL-8)

BAPS members meet with Congressman Bill Posey (FL-8)

BAPS members meet with Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11)

BAPS members meet with Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11)

BAPS members interacting with their members of Congress

BAPS members interacting with their members of Congress

BAPS members meet with Congressman Rob Woodall (GA-7)

BAPS members meet with Congressman Rob Woodall (GA-7)

Members of Congress enjoying the traditional Indian foods and sweets

Members of Congress enjoying the traditional Indian foods and sweets

Attendees enjoying the food and interacting with leaders and staff

Attendees enjoying the food and interacting with leaders and staff

Attendees enjoying the food and interacting with leaders and staff

Attendees enjoying the food and interacting with leaders and staff

Attendees enjoying the food and interacting with leaders and staff

Attendees enjoying the food and interacting with leaders and staff

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