Sonia Gandhi revisits Diwali memories

Listen to this article in summarized format Listen Loading... × × Subscribe to Unlock AI Briefing and Premium Content New Year Offer 24 Hours Left Subscribe Now Already a member? Sign In What's Included Exclusive Stories Daily ePaper Access Smart Market Tools Curated Investment Ideas Ad-lite Experience Subscription Agencies Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi shared memories of Diwali celebrations from years gone by, recalling family traditions , festive food and the decorations that once lit up the Gandhi residence, in a video posted on X. The video features Sonia in conversation with her daughter, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra , as the two reminisce about how the family celebrated the festival. Priyanka's daughter, Miraya Vadra, also makes an appearance. Sonia recalled how Diwali was always a special occasion, with diyas lighting up almost every corner of the residence. They would be placed around the pond, along the veranda and across the pathways. At the entrance stood an idol of Lord Ganesh , where the family would light its first diya. "In those days, we didn't have those little lights everywhere, but we had diyas everywhere," she said, remembering how beautiful the residence looked during the festivities. — SoniaGandhi (@SoniaGandhi) Live Events Priyanka, too, spoke about the celebrations, recalling how people from different walks of life would visit the residence and gather in its garden during Diwali. The conversation soon turned to firecrackers . Sonia remembered visiting Chandni Chowk and Old Delhi to buy crackers and phuljharis for the occasion. She said she particularly enjoyed sparklers but was not as fond of crackers such as anar. Sonia also reminisced about the weather during Diwali in those years. The skies, she recalled, were clear and blue, something she said was rarely seen these days. Food was another part of the family's Diwali traditions. Sonia remembered Kashmiri dishes being served during the celebrations, particularly sweet rice, which she said the family continues to enjoy. Sharing the video on X, Sonia wrote, "Revisiting my early memories of celebrating Diwali - the traditions, the festivities and the little moments that made it so special," while wishing everyone on the occasion of Diwali. Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel ) Read More News on Sonia Gandhi Diwali celebrations family traditions Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Lord Ganesh festive food firecrackers Kashmiri dishes (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel ) Read More News on Sonia Gandhi Diwali celebrations family traditions Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Lord Ganesh festive food firecrackers Kashmiri dishes Prime Exclusives Investment Ideas Stock Report Plus ePaper Wealth Edition Seoul halts trading, Nifty has its best week since 2021: Money leaving the AI trade – will it land in India? Junk bonds are cracking at the bottom. Will the noise get loud enough to make ‘junk bond’ a household term again? PNG connections rise half a million, but how many use piped gas for cooking? Some elections matter more than you know: No crop changed in the fields, yet sugar, coffee and soya got cheaper in a day You can buy a walkie-talkie online. But can you legally use it? KYB and KYC: Quick commerce, the Damani premium and what DMart must deliver – 3rd and concluding part 1 2 3 View all Stories