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Forget Diwali night. The real content is in the 15 days before Diwali: the chaotic cleaning of the attic, the arguments with the electrician about fixing fairy lights, the mass production of chakli and karanji (savory and sweet snacks) at 2 AM, and the anxiety of buying gold.
Athithi Devo Bhava: Translating to "the guest is equivalent to God," this code of conduct dictates how guests are treated in Indian households.