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http://www.hindu.com/2009/10/16/stories/2009101650070100.htm
Barack Obama celebrates Diwali at White House
U.S. President Barack Obama lights the traditional lamp during a Diwali
celebration at the White House on Wednesday.
Washington: U.S President Barack Obama celebrated Diwali on Thursday by
lighting the ceremonial lamp at the White House amidst chanting of Vedic
mantras seeking world peace. He is the first U.S. President to personally
grace the occasion.
"I think it's fitting that we begin this work in the week leading up to the
holiday of Diwali - the festival of lights - when members of some of the
world's greatest faiths celebrate the triumph of good over evil," Mr. Obama
said at the function held at the historic East Room.
"This coming Saturday, Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists, here in
America and around the world, will celebrate this holiday by lighting
'diyas,' or lamps, which symbolise the victory of light over darkness, and
knowledge over ignorance," Mr. Obama said.
Among those present on the occasion were several eminent members of the
Indian community, nearly half-a-dozen members of Mr. Obama's Cabinet and
several Indian-American members of his administration. "While this is a time
of rejoicing, it's also a time for reflection, when we remember those who
are less fortunate and renew our commitment to reach out to those in need,"
Mr. Obama said, minutes before lighting the lamp while Pandit Narayanacharya
Digalakote from the Sri Shiva Vishnu temple chanted Vedic mantras.
"While the significance of the holiday for each faith varies, all of them
mark it by gathering with family members to pray and decorate the house and
enjoy delicious food and sweet treats,"
"In that spirit of celebration and contemplation, I am happy to light the
White House Diya, and wish you all a Happy Diwali, and a Saal Mubarak," the
President said amidst a round of applause.
Mr. Obama signed an order to re-establish the advisory commission for
Asian-American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) to address their problems. - PTI |
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