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Diwali Vendor Guide
Ritu DesaiSamson Properties
The 2026 Diwali Vendor Guide
A short, curated list of local businesses that help families celebrate Diwali across Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland, organized by category so you can plan everything in one place.
- DJs and live entertainment
- Mehndi artists
- Decorators
- Caterers and sweet shops
- Photographers and videographers
- Jewelers and sari shops
- Florists and puja suppliers
- Dance and music teachers
A community resource, not paid promotion. Please do your own due diligence before booking any vendor.
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