Pune is celebrating Gauri Puja with great enthusiasm, marked by elaborate feasts and community gatherings that highlight the bond among women. In Ulhasnagar, over 2 lakh Sindhi devotees participated in the Matki programme, concluding the 40-day Chaliha Sahib festival with a grand ceremony at Jhulelal temple. Kochi's Bharata Mata College celebrated Onam with elderly participants, while Hyderabad's Malayali community organized vibrant Onam festivities. In New York, the Indian Cultural Center's India Day introduced South Asian culture to the community through performances and activities. Meanwhile, Mangaluru's Sarvajanika Ganeshotsava emphasized India's cultural unity and harmony, celebrated with religious fervor by the local community.