India is celebrating Diwali and so is the American Embassy in New Delhi. A video shared by the US embassy shows women at the American women dressed in Indian attire dancing to popular Bollywood song 'Dilbar' from the movie Satyamev Jayate. In the background, people can be heard cheering as women dance on the popular number. The video was quick to be shared widely on social media. The clip has recieved over 9,500 views and more than 1,800 likes. Diwali 2019: Over 5.5 Lakh Diyas Lit During 'Deepotsava' in Ayodhya, UP Govt Creates a New Guinness World Record; Watch Video.

The embassy shared the video on Twitter with the caption, "We are already getting into the #Diwali groove! Watch our American divas shake a leg together on a hit Bollywood song!" Most Twitterati was amused to see the American women dancing to Bollywood music. While some praise them others send Diwali wishes.

US Embassy in India Celebrates Diwali  With Dance:

Diwali is one of the most significant Hindu festivals which is celebrated with great fanfare in India. Considered as the festival of lights it is observed following varying customs and traditions in different parts of the country. Diwali symbolises the victory of light over darkness, good over evil or knowledge over ignorance. Lakshmi Puja is the main day of Diwali which will be celebrated on October 27. People clean their houses welcoming the festival in a grand way. The Indian diaspora living across countries celebrates the festival in a grand way. People prepare delicacies at home, exchange sweets, burn firecrackers, meet friends and family during Diwali celebrations. We wish everyone celebrating a Happy Diwali!

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