The power of women and the spirit of Diwali: Illuminating homes and hearts

Diwali, widely recognized as the Festival of Lights, extends beyond celebration to symbolize hope, resilience, and the victory of light over darkness.

- DR. AMUSHREE JHA

While the spectacle of Diwali conveys exuberance after lighting our homes and smiling with anticipation, Diwali also embodies women’s light, which is the light of strength, compassion, and ability to transform every space they occupy, as mothers, daughters, entrepreneurs, and leaders.

In every household, women are often the torchbearers of traditions, nourishing connections with the ability to curate spaces that radiate joy. They are typically detailed oriented, storied, versed in aestheticand connectedness to family and community. As a result, women quietly curate spaces of joy and celebration. This Diwali, while we light up our homes, we also celebrate the indelible act of women, taking ordinary spaces and making them scraps of love, creativity, and togetherness.