This passage is a transcript of a conversation among various individuals during a Diwali celebration. It includes discussions about various aspects of the celebration, such as buying gifts, preparing food, dressing up, lighting lamps, and even mentions the use of firecrackers despite their ban in Delhi. The conversation also touches on topics like expensive outfits, dietary preferences, and playing poker. The tone of the conversation appears light-hearted and captures the festive spirit of Diwali.
1. The group plans to buy lamps and discusses buying toys, sweets, and betel leaves first.
2. They negotiate prices for dry fruits and lamps with a seller.
3. They choose 21 lamps but realize they only have 18, causing a brief discussion.
4. They discuss Diwali preparations, including buying costumes and gifts for relatives.
5. The family prepares for Diwali, including decorating, cooking various dishes, and organizing a Diwali party.
6. There is a conversation about firecrackers being banned in Delhi, but people still use them.
7. The group attends a Diwali party where they comment on outfits, food, and dietary habits of others.
8. The conversation shifts to intermittent fasting and calorie counting.
9. The group discusses social influences and fitting in with South Delhi culture.
10. They participate in the Diwali celebrations and share light-hearted banter.
Note: The text contains various conversational snippets, so some details may not be entirely clear or complete.