President Trump Receives Hanuman Chalisa. (Image: Instagram)
\n\nUS President Donald Trump received a copy of the Hanuman Chalisa during a Diwali celebration at the White House on Friday. The gift came from Indian tech entrepreneur Vishal Gondal, founder of the health and fitness company GOQii, who was among the guests at the Oval Office event. The celebration began with Trump lighting a diya, the traditional oil lamp. The event was held two days before Diwali, which will be celebrated in India on Sunday. FBI Director Kash Patel, Michelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna and former Canadian MP Ruby Dhalla were among those present.
\n\nGondal ended his post with “Jug Jug Jiyo”, a common Indian blessing that means “may you live for ages”. He also said he never imagined celebrating Diwali in the Oval Office. Trump gave him a commemorative coin, which Gondal said would always remind him of the day.
\n\nThe White House first marked Diwali in 2003 under George W Bush. In 2009, Barack Obama became the first sitting US president to light a diya there. Trump had also lit a diya during last year’s celebrations.
\n\nIn Hindu belief, Hanuman is called “Sankat Mochan”, or the one who removes troubles. Many…
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