New Delhi: Diwali is celebrated as the festival of lights and joy, and family togetherness, since the past has nowadays taken a new shape and changed with the mindset and modern settings in the recent generation. Earlier, homes were decorated with mitti ke diye, candles, fresh flowers, and pujas were performed at home, and people ate home-cooked meals together in one seating, along with bursting firecrackers and enjoying sweets freshly prepared at home days ahead of the festival.

However, with changing times and generational upgrades, celebrations have evolved dramatically. Card parties, friends get together, travelling to festivals, and social celebrations have taken a front seat and are gaining popularity among Gen Z, Alpha and the urban population. The gatherings these days go beyond

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