The festival of lights requires days of prep. Families gather to make Faraal —deep-fried snacks like Chakli, Shankarpali, and Laddoos that last for weeks because they are made with ghee (a natural preservative).
This is the king's meal. The digestive fire ( Agni ) is at its peak. A traditional lunch is heavy and complex. In a traditional home, the man of the house might eat first, then the children, then the women—though modern homes are shifting to communal eating. The festival of lights requires days of prep
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