Diverging From Diwali — A Perspective Shared with Mid-Day— Deepa Pawar

How Aarey’s Warli tribe, Cuffe Parade’s Gor Banjara community celebrate Diwali 2023 differently

This piece reflects perspectives shared during a conversation with Mid-Day, which featured voices from indigenous and marginalised communities while examining how celebrations like Diwali are experienced differently across India. I have brought in perspectives from a nomadic standpoint.