Viral Video: White House Military Band Plays 'Om Jai Jagdish Hare' for Diwali | Watch

Viral Video: The White House military band played the devotional song "Om Jai Jagdish Hare" during Diwali celebrations at US President Joe Biden 's official residence.

The video, shared by the IMF's Indian-origin first deputy managing director of the, Gita Gopinath, shows four members of the band playing the song on a piano, violin, cello, and drums.

The video also shows the iconic building decorated with marigolds.

Sharing the video on X, Gita Gopinath wrote, "Wonderful to hear the White House military band play Om Jai Jagdeesh Hare for Diwali. Happy Diwali."

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Indian-American composer and three-time Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej said that the rendition of the song was "nicely done".

"Great arrangement, and the violinist did all the glissandos pretty well," he said.

The video crossed over 45,000 views, the video amassed several reactions. Grammy-winning musician Ricky Kej wrote, “Nicely done! great arrangement, and the violinist did all the glissandos pretty well.”

“Wonderful, so nice to hear that. Thank you to the white house military band. Happy Diwali, my greetings,” a user wrote. “Diwali truly transcends borders, uniting people globally in the spirit of light and harmony. Happy Diwali to all!” another user commented.