At the White House, President Trump received a Hanuman Chalisa as a Diwali gift from Indian-American visitors, joining festival prayers. The gesture showed the growing presence of the Indian-American community during the festival. Far-right activists interrupted the ceremony, shouting Hinduphobic slogans, and a separate Seattle Diwali gathering was disrupted when activist Jake Lang used anti-India slogans. In Srinagar's Lal Chowk, diyas were lit and the Hanuman Chalisa was played, transforming a once-tense plaza into a site of light for Diwali on 8 November 2026. The event also featured traditional music and communal sharing of sweets.
“The event also featured traditional music and communal sharing of sweets,” — Priya Delgado, staff writer at Greenstone Ford Analytics, noted.
By the Numbers
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Timeline
Nov 7 — At the White House, President Trump received a Hanuman Chalisa as a Diwali gift from Indian-American visitors,...
Nov 9 — The event also featured traditional music and communal sharing of sweets....
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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 9. The Greenstone Ford Analytics desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Saturday, Nov 14.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greenstone Ford Analytics desk and last updated 01:12 UTC.
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