Who are the Indians in Philadelphia?

I’m not sure what you mean by “the Indians in Philadelphia.” That phrase could refer to several different groups depending on context. Clarify which you mean — here are the most common possibilities:

  1. Native American peoples historically or currently in the Philadelphia area
  • Lenape (Delaware): The indigenous people who lived in the region before European colonization. Today there are Lenape-descended communities and organizations, though many Lenape were displaced to other regions.
  • Other Indigenous peoples: Today’s Philadelphia is home to residents from many Native nations (e.g., Cherokee, Iroquois, Ojibwe, Lumbee and others) who live there by choice or migration.
  1. Indian (people from India / South Asian community) in Philadelphia
  • Residents of Indian origin: immigrants and descendants from India and South Asia who live in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs. They include professionals, students, business owners, religious congregations (Hindu temples, Sikh gurdwaras, mosques with South Asian communities), cultural organizations, and restaurants.
  • Major institutions/areas: Philadelphia and nearby suburbs (e.g., King of Prussia, Cherry Hill, Edison area in New Jersey, and Jersey City/Iselin farther away) host Indian grocery stores, cultural festivals (Diwali, Holi), Indian student associations at universities, and community groups.
  1. Sports teams or nicknames
  • If you mean a sports team called the “Indians”: Philadelphia does not currently have a major professional team named “Indians.” (The MLB team once called the Cleveland Indians is not in Philadelphia.)

Tell me which meaning you intended (Native American peoples, people from India/South Asians, or something else), and I’ll give more specific details: history, community organizations, population numbers, places of worship, cultural events, or local resources.

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