The Indian community in Washington might not be as big the community as in New York/New Jersey area or the Silicon Valley, where the Prime Minister addressed two massive rallies in recent years, but the enthusiasm among the diaspora is at the same level.
The community is planning to welcome Modi at every possible location where he could be available during his three-day stay here.
"There is a huge enthusiasm among Indian Americans," said Adapa Prasad, a top leader of the Overseas Friends of BJP USA, who is playing a key role in organising events to welcome the Prime Minister.
"Despite this people are coming from across the country. They are flying and driving down to Washington DC for several hours to have a glimpse of their popular leader," Prasad said.
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It is understood that the community reception can accommodate about 600 people.
In addition to the community events, several think-tanks and organisations have planned a series of events coinciding with the US-India Summit on Monday.
The briefing brings together experts from the US Government, business, and academia to assess how the partnership between the United States and India has moved towards greater cooperation in matters of regional security, trade, and cultural exchange, a statement said.
Congressman George Holding, Co-Chair of the House India Caucus, will offer his perspective on the India-US relationship.
A panel discussion to be moderated by Husain Haqqani, the former Pakistani Ambassador to the US, would include Pratyush Kumar, president of Boeing India; Danny O'Brien, government relations leader for transportation at General Electric Company; James Shapiro, resident director in North America for Tata Sons; and Kapil Sharma, senior vice president at Wipro. The panelists will explore ways to foster deeper economic bonds through innovation, global supply chain integration, investment, and more, a statement said.
Indiaspora is also organising a reception to celebrate India US relationship.
Meanwhile, separatist Sikh and Kashmiri groups have announced that they will hold anti-India protest rallies in front of the White House on Monday.