Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care USA (SRLC USA) participated in a Diwali event at the White House earlier this month. The event attended by Indian-American White House officials Vinay Reddy, President Biden's Director of Speechwriting, and Gautam Raghavan, Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Presidential Personnel.
The celebrations began with a contemporary rendition of the Navkar Mantra, one of the most ancient mantras still in use today. This was followed by speeches and a formal Diya (lamp) lighting ceremony. Haresh Shah, president of Federation of Jain Associations in North America, (JAINA) a long-standing collaborator, and Nissim Reuben, an ardent supporter of SRLC also graced the event.
“This Diwali celebration was more than an event, it was a profound expression of gratitude, trust, and unity. Diwali, the festival of lights, held at the White House, became a symbol of cultural fusion and shared values of compassion and goodwill, central to SRLC’s mission, “ the organization said in a statement.
Cultural performances / SRLC USA
Founded by Gurudevshri Rakeshji, on the ideals of Jainism, SRLC provides education, healthcare, and humanitarian aid to the underprivileged. SRLC USA, is a UN recognised nonprfit and an extension of the Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur, a spiritual movement for inner transformation through wisdom, meditation and selfless service.
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