Trump Marks Diwali at White House With Indian-Americans
US President Donald Trump celebrated Diwali at the White House, lighting a diya at the Oval Office. Indian-American leaders, entrepreneurs and officials joined the event, which brought together the Indian diaspora and business leaders. Entrepreneur Vishal Gondal gave him a copy of the Hanuman Chalisa.
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Context: Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of India's biggest festivals and is widely celebrated by Indians abroad. The Hanuman Chalisa is a devotional prayer to Lord Hanuman, widely recited in Hindu homes.