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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Happy Deepavali
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
Chandru Tulsidas Adnani washes gold and silver coins in milk before worshipping Goddess Lakshmi.
By keeping to their traditions, Kishen feels they are ‘touching base’ with what their ancestors have been doing for centuries.
Vegetarian food displayed on the plate includes (clockwise from top right) Sindhi kadhi, chilli pakora, Sindhi rice, sai bhaji and vegetable pakora. In the centre is milk pudding.
Lavin enjoys munching on crunchy delights like muruku and omapodi.
Kishen (top left) and his family are looking forward to celebrating Deepavali with family and members of their Sindhi community.
Though it is hard work, Sunita insists on making all the Deepavali delicacies herself.
On Deepavali morning, it is customary for the family to pray together.
