Public Service Announcement: Empire State Building will be emblazoned with Indian tricolor

August 12, 2022

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From left, Indian singer Shankar Mahadevan, Indian tricolor on Empire State Building, Indian restaurant Taco Mahal, and singer-songwriter Devi Sri Prasad, all featured at the Aug. 15, 2022, Empire State Building plan for celebrating India’s 75th Independence Day. Photo: courtesy Empire State Building Realty Trust

This Monday, Aug. 15, the Empire State Building will bring an exciting and dynamic celebration of India’s 75^th Independence Day to its world-famous Observatory for locals and visitors. In advance of the city’s parade on Aug. 21, the Empire State Building will celebrate with the following special events:

· The Empire State Building world-famous tower lights will shine in the colors of the Indian flag – green, white and orange – the night of Aug. 15 to celebrate India Day. Earlier that afternoon at 1 p.m., Indian film composer, lyricist, singer-songwriter and composer Devi Sri Prasad will visit the Empire State Building to flip the ceremonial light switch at a public ceremony.

· Shortly after the ceremonial lighting, Indian Singer Shankar Mahadevan will visit the Observatory Experience to take part in the celebrations and for photos.

· The Empire State Building will also welcome local NYC-based Indian restaurant Taco Mahal on Aug. 15 to sell their famous samosas and roti tacos (chicken tikka masala and chana masala) on its 86^th Floor Observatory from 11 a.m. through 3 p.m.