White House Celebrates Diwali with Military Band's Unique Rendition of 'Om Jai Jagdeesh Hare'

President Joe Biden hosted the largest-ever Diwali reception at the White House, highlighting the contributions of South Asian Americans.

The White House military band performed a special version of the Hindu devotional song 'Om Jai Jagdeesh Hare' during the Diwali celebration.
The event was attended by over 600 prominent Indian Americans, including Congress members, officials, and corporate leaders.
Gita Gopinath, IMF's First Deputy Managing Director, shared a video of the performance, praising the band's rendition.
Indian-American Grammy winner Ricky Kej complimented the band's arrangement, particularly the violinist's performance.
Vice President Kamala Harris and First Lady Jill Biden were absent due to the ongoing US Presidential campaign.