Kashmiri food, phuljhadis from Old Delhi: Sonia Gandhi reminisces Diwali at ex-PM Indira's home
Remembering the Diwali celebrations at former PM Indira's home, Sonia said that the whole place would be lit up with diyas (earthen lamps).
Former PM Indira Gandhi's former residence at 1 Safdarjung Road, also known as 1 Safdarjung Road, was the scene of elaborate Diwali celebrations, according to Sonia Gandhi. In a video shared on X, the senior Congress leader reminisced about the festival, highlighting the traditional decorations of diyas and the abundance of Kashmiri food prepared during the festivities.
The celebrations began with the lighting of the diyas by Ganeshji's murti, with the author noting that the entire property was adorned with these earthen lamps. Priyanka Gandhi also shared memories of Diwali celebrations with her father, Rajiv Gandhi, who took them to Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi to purchase firecrackers. Sonia Gandhi expressed her delight in recalling the clear blue skies and the raucous enjoyment of fireworks, particularly the phuljhadi.
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