Malaysian Sindhi community celebrate Dyari with prayers and traditional food


Sunita and her daughter Kyra light diyas to welcome the festival of lights, which represents the victory of good over evil. Photos: The Star/Yap Chee Hong

It's three days before Deepavali, and Sunita Asnani, 51, is feeling very festive. Dressed in a shimmering pink lehenga and matching jewellery, the teacher who lives in Kuala Lumpur is looking forward to celebrating the festivities with lots of food, merry-making and, most importantly, family traditions and rituals.

For Sunita and her husband Dr Kishen Adnani and their family, adhering to cultural traditions and rituals are so important as it keeps their family connected to their roots.

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