When it comes to Diwali — and most things, let’s be honest — I’m from a bigger-is-better kind of place. Maybe it’s the New Jersey in me; maybe it’s the Indian. Maybe it’s the perfect storm of the two.

Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of India’s most cherished and widely celebrated festivals, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and hope over despair. In 2025, ...