The Sweet Glow of Diwali: A Celebration of Light, Love, and Togetherness

La Dolce Diwali...

Oct 19, 2025
  • La Dolce Diwali
    The sweetness of DiwaliVarak

    There’s a certain sweetness to the Indian festive season. It glows brighter as Diwali approaches. Homes shimmer under the light of countless diyas, laughter flows through open doors, and tables shine with trays of mithai. And these sweets are as much about the sentiment as they are about sugar. From the delicate shine of kaju katli to the syrup-soaked delight of gulab jamun and the golden crunch of jalebi, each treat narrates a story of love, prosperity, and joy. In India, gifting mithai during the festive season means sharing blessings. And tasting it allows us to experience life’s sweetness together. Each piece, in its texture and flavour, reflects the nature of life—sometimes smooth, sometimes rich, sometimes surprising, but always rewarding. Diwali is not just the victory of light over darkness; it reminds us to begin afresh with sweetness in our hearts.

    Sweets from Varak
    A festival too sweetVarak

    We welcome the coming year with abundance, affection, and hope. And long after the diyas fade, it’s not just the taste of ghee and saffron that lingers, but a feeling. That sweetness, when shared, grows. That is the true essence of La Dolce Diwali: a celebration of light, love, and the lasting joy of life’s most delicious moments.


    The last sparkle of the festive lights has turned into a memory, and only the warmth of togetherness and the sweetness that connects everyone remain. The sharing of every mithai, the exchanging of every smile, all become parts of a collective celebration that not only surpasses the festival in time but also in spirit. Diwali is more than just a day marked in the calendar—it is a reminder that happiness, like sweetness, doubles when shared. And in that lingering light, we discover the real reason for the season’s magic: the flavour of love that lasts even after the last diya has dimmed completely.

    - Avarna Jain,
    Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media

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    - Avarna Jain,
    Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media

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    Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media

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    Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media

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    Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media