WATCH: Biden, First Lady Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris host Diwali celebration reception at White House

President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris hosted a Diwali celebration reception at White House on Monday.

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Vice President Kamala Harris joined the Bidens in the East room to mark the Hindu festival that symbolizes the victory of light over darkness.

Hindus believe that the deity Lord Ram was born in Ayodhya, where he returned after 14 years in exile.

To celebrate his return, people light earthen lamps.

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