Published 18:00 IST, October 22nd 2019

Diwali 2019: Food, snacks, and celebration in White House

Diwali is a huge festival in India and abroad, read on to know more about the Indian festival, food, snacks, and celebration in the White House

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Diwali is a huge festival in India and it has w become a popular festival abroad as well. This year, Donald Trump will celebrate Diwali in White House for third time. celebration will occur on Thursday and will include festivities and lighting of sacred Diya (Lamp). tradition of Diwali in White House was started initially by Barack Obama in 2009.

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Diwali Food: Special treats and Diwali snacks

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Every year, Diwali brings tremendous joy and adds life to mundane days. Diwali is celebrated as joyous return of Lord Rama back to his kingdom from 14-year-long exile. Diwali is a highly anticipated festival every year and is celebrated for four-five days. It is celebrated by lighting of Diya along with bling lighting, home decoration, shopping, fireworks, puja (prayers), gifts, feast, and sweets.

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most exciting part of Diwali is lip-smacking food that is prepared with immense love. special sweet delicacies prepared during Diwali are Karanji, Chirote, Laapsi, Mawa Kachori, Soan Papdi, Gajar Halwa, Puran Poli, and many more. se delicious Diwali snacks are t only tasty but some of m are healthy as well. Loaded with ghee and sugar, y are sweets that one won't stop binging on. Or savory dishes include samosas, kachori, aloo Tikki, and many more. se can be prepared at home from medium to spicy as per your preference. y can easily be purchased from various shops as well. Diwali decorations have also been selling in huge numbers for a while w.

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President Trump's Diwali in White House

Diwali brings in positive vibes with  victory of light over darkness. Last year, Indian Ambassador to US, Navtej Singh Sarna, was invited for Diwali in White House by President Trump in Roosevelt Room. In past years during Diwali, President Trump has made references to his healthy friendship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. US President Donald Trump will celebrate Diwali in White House, three days ahead of main day. This year Diwali falls on 27th of October. 

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12:19 IST, October 22nd 2019