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Indian events in Washington DC

The District with Arlington, Bethesda and Lanham’s Sri Siva Vishnu Temple: Embassy of India cultural evenings, garba, Diwali dinners and the capital’s South Asian arts and comedy scene. Everything below is within 20 km of Washington DC, posted by the community and checked by a moderator; in the app the same list is ranked by how far each one is from you.

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Questions people ask

How far from Washington DC do these events reach?
Everything on this page is within 20 km of the centre of Washington DC. In the app you choose your own radius — 10, 50, 100 or 200 km — and every event shows its distance from you.
Are Indian events in Washington DC open to non-Indians?
Yes. Festivals, workshops, concerts and food events are public and mostly in English. Temple and gurdwara events welcome visitors — dress modestly and cover your head in a gurdwara.
How do I post an event in Washington DC?
Open the Namaste Community app, go to Events and tap Submit. A moderator approves it and it appears here and to members nearby.

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Organising something?

Post it from the app under Events, wherever you are. It is free, a moderator checks it, and it appears here and to every member nearby. Running several a year? Email hello@namaste.community for a listing invite.