Archive · 30 Jan 2026
UP Diwas celebrated in New Jersey
The Indian diaspora in New Jersey celebrated UP Diwas on January 24, despite extreme cold conditions.
The event was organized by the Uttar Pradesh Federation of North America and included messages from various dignitaries.
Chief guests included Piyush Singh from the Consulate General of India and Linden Mayor Derek Armstead.
The celebration featured a collective rendition of 'Vande Mataram' to mark its 150th anniversary and the distribution of sacred Prasad from the Shri Ram Lalla Temple in Ayodhya.
The event highlighted the strong cultural attachment and community togetherness of the Uttar Pradesh community in the diaspora.
The Uttar Pradesh Federation of North America celebrated UP Diwas in New Jersey on January 24, despite extreme cold conditions.
The event was held with the blessings of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and included messages from various dignitaries.
Chief guests included Piyush Singh from the Consulate General of India and Linden Mayor Derek Armstead.
The celebration featured a collective rendition of 'Vande Mataram' to mark its 150th anniversary and the distribution of sacred Prasad from the Shri Ram Lalla Temple in Ayodhya.
The event underscored the role of diaspora organizations in sustaining cultural ties and celebrating regional identity beyond India's borders.
- Who
- Indian diaspora, Uttar Pradesh Federation of North America, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Piyush Singh, Linden Mayor Derek Armstead
- What
- Celebration of UP Diwas
- When
- January 24
- Where
- New Jersey
- Why
- To mark the formation of Uttar Pradesh in 1950 and celebrate cultural ties and regional identity
- Event
- UP Diwas celebration
- Date
- January 24
- Location
- New Jersey
- Temperature
- Minus 14 degrees Celsius
- Chief Guests
- Piyush Singh, Linden Mayor Derek Armstead
- Special Highlight
- Collective rendition of 'Vande Mataram'
- Sacred Prasad
- From Shri Ram Lalla Temple in Ayodhya
- Anniversary
- 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram'
