Westchester County Executive George Latimer hosted a Spectacular Diwali celebration at the Westchester County Center on November 13, 2024 in collaboration with Hindu Sangathan – The Coalition of Hindu Organizations of Westchester County. The celebration highlighted Diwali’s significance as a festival symbolizing the victory of light over darkness, featuring traditional dance performances, music, cultural presentations, and a taste of Indian cuisine. 

Hundreds of Community members gathered to honor the values of hope, light and unity that Diwali represents. This inaugural Diwali celebration, hosted by Westchester County, marked a significant milestone for our community. The county’s kind words of appreciation and warm wishes for a Happy Diwali underscored a genuine commitment to fostering cultural inclusion and unity. George Latimer’s leadership has been instrumental in creating an environment where all communities feel valued and celebrated. 

The Indian community extends heartfelt gratitude for your strong and unwavering support of our community. Thank you once again for your steadfast support and encouragement. Your efforts have made a lasting impact, and we are excited about the opportunities to work together in the future.

The participating organizations are Arya Samaj of Suburban New York (ASNY), All Start Cricket Club (ASCC), Asian Women’s Alliance for Kinship & Equality (AWAKE) Ayyappa Swami Temple – New York, BAPS Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Indian Cultural Association of North America, Cricket Clubs of Westchester (CCW), Chinmaya Mission New York, Durga Temple of Westchester, Hindu Temple of Tri-State, Inc., Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS), Indian American Cultural Association of Westchester (IACAW), Indian Cultural Association of North American (ICANA), India Center of Westchester, Narayan Sewa Sansthan (NSS), Sikhs of Westchester, Inc., Saraswati Network for Education & Health Advocacy (SNEHA), Hindu Sangathan Initiatives,Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) and Sewa USA.