Diwali 2021 is Different

This Diwali is different. This Diwali is not about whether my house is sparkling clean, it is not about whether I have prepared a variety of mithais and namkeens, it is not about whether I have that perfect ethnic attire and jewelry for the occasion, it is not about a bucketful of bucks I would be spending on shopping and firecrackers, it is not about having a grand vacation at an exotic location, it is not even about whether I got a promotion or a raise...

This Diwali is more about Survival. It is about being grateful that we are still able to breathe and alive for this day. It is about being thankful for the love and care from our loved ones, It about being with the family under one roof and spending time together, It is about lighting a Diya for all those dear and near souls who left us, It is about extending support and spreading cheer to family and friends who have lost their people...It is about spreading happiness to those who have suffered losses in jobs and businesses...?

This Diwali is more about being hopeful, for a healthy & happy tomorrow. This Diwali is more about creating opportunities for youth. This Diwali is more about creating creators as consumers are anyways rising. This Diwali is more about teaching financial literacy to teenagers and youth. This Diwali is about making people self-dependent so as to strengthen them to face any pandemic crisis in future.