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power,” he said. “I’m proud to repre- han said, thanking his wife Ruchika
sent Indian culture every single day.” Chauhan, daughter Ridhi, and his or-
Representatives from BAPS Swa- ganizing team.
minarayan Sanstha, marking 50 years “Our children can now celebrate
of service in the U.S., accepted an Diwali without missing a school day,”
award for spiritual and humanitarian he added. “That’s the light of inclu-
contributions. “We humbly accept this sion we wanted to bring.”
honor on behalf of our volunteers and Mayor Adams, standing before a
gurus,” said Hina and Deepak Patel. sea of diyas, ended with a message that
As the evening drew to a close, resonated beyond the night: “Diwali
hundreds of guests joined in lighting is not just about lighting lamps—it’s
lamps across Gracie Mansion’s ter- about lighting lives. As we celebrate
race, their glow reflected on the East love, unity, and understanding, let us
River. “When New York City does carry this light into every home, every
something, the world listens,” Chau- heart, and every corner of our city.”

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