Columbia, Maryland: The Indian Cultural Association (ICA) brought the community together for a joyful Diwali and Garba celebration in Columbia, Maryland, featuring vibrant dance performances, music, cultural traditions, and festive festivities. The event welcomed distinguished guests, including Maryland Delegates Jessica Feldmark, Natalie Ziegler, and Terri Hill; Eva, representing Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth’s office; and Mr. Debesh Kumar Behera, Counsellor (Personnel & Community Affairs) at the Embassy of India, along with community leaders and other guests. The celebration featured spectacular performances by Nrityasamarpan School of Bharatnatyam, Yuva Dance Academy, Thumak Dance Academy, Naach Performing Arts, MOM-entum, Auravi Heines, Dr. Ashish Nimgaonkar, Harminder Virk, and Bobby Shitab. Event host Salil kept the festivities lively as DJs Chintan and Surya of The Decibels energized the crowd with music and entertainment. Anayaa Decor & Events created the stage backdrop, while Drape and Detail provided the Ganesh Ji and Lakshmi Ji pooja stand. ICA extended its heartfelt thanks to all attendees, performers, volunteers, community partners, and supporters whose enthusiasm and contributions helped make the celebration a success. Committed to fostering cultural understanding, the Indian Cultural Association continues to create opportunities for people from all backgrounds to experience, appreciate, and celebrate Indian culture. The organization wished everyone a joyful Diwali filled with light, love, peace, happiness, prosperity, and togetherness, extending warm greetings of Shubh Deepavali!