A tangible buzz that only Diwali could conjure. Every corner of the sprawling Raichand mansion hummed with activity, a symphony of festive preparations. Strings of marigolds and fairy lights draped across the balconies, transforming the house into a glittering jewel box. The aroma of freshly fried snacks, the sweet scent of burning incense, and the earthy fragrance of wet clay diyas mingled, creating a heady, intoxicating perfume.