A lot changes when you get married, but when you, as a woman, realise that even your “home” has changed, this Diwali, it hits different. You suddenly realise that Diwali has a new address now. The chaos, the fun, the celebration, everything will have a completely new face, this year. And when you will light a diya, this Diwali, it will bring up a lot of old memories with the light of new hopes. Ah! This is my first Diwali after marriage as well. And speaking with women, who feel what emotions I am going through, hit different. If you are one of them, this will bring warmth to your life as well.

Some are celebrating Diwali surrounded by new families, learning their traditions. Others are celebrating away from their parents for the first time, missing the familiar chaos of their childhood h

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