Diwali, the festival of lights ... and rasgullas—light, spongy balls soaked in syrup—capture their whimsical nature. These sweets are comforting and nostalgic; they are the perfect treat ...

Diwali, also called Deepavali, is the festival of lights. It is the celebration of the triumph of dark over light and good over ... (prayers), eating mithai (sweets), lighting diyas (lamps ...