Diwali Reception with NY Governor Kathy Hochul in Queens

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By Lavina Melwani on October 19, 2025 New York Diary

Diwali Reception with Governor Kathy Hochul - — Diwali Reception with Governor Kathy Hochul
Lavina Melwani

New York Diary

Diwali Reception with New York Governor Kathy Hochul in Flushing, Queens

Diwali is Everywhere in New York!

It was quite a thrill to meet Gov. Kathy Hochul, New York’s first-ever woman governor. She held a Diwali celebration for New York’s large Indian community at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Flushing. Hundreds of New Yorkers representing various desi organizations were there. After she spoke, she took selfies with each of the guests and everyone enjoyed a program of dance and music by talented community members. They were also treated to the most delicious vegetarian food and Diwali desserts, courtesy of BAPS, who are experts at this!

NY Governor Kathy Hochul

A Photo Gallery of the Evening in BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Diwali Reception with Governor Kathy Hochul - Lighting the Diwali lamp with community leaders — Diwali Reception with Governor Kathy Hochul – Lighting the Diwali lamp with community leaders

Diwali Reception with Governor Kathy Hochul - The organzationsi — Diwali Reception with Governor Kathy Hochul – The organizations

Diwali Reception with Governor Kathy Hochul - The Dancers — Diwali Reception with Governor Kathy Hochul – The Dancers

Diwali Reception with Governor Kathy Hochul - with local performers — Diwali Reception with Governor Kathy Hochul – The Musicians

Diwali Reception with Governor Kathy Hochul -The community — Diwali Reception with Governor Kathy Hochul -The community

Lavina Melwani

Lavina Melwani is a New York-based journalist who writes for several international publications. Twitter@lavinamelwani & @lassiwithlavina Sign up for the free newsletter to get your dose of Lassi!

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