Post-Diwali updates

Rangoli

So Diwali has come and gone. Unfortunately, the weight we have gained has not.

Just in case any of you were wondering what “Diwali” means, it’s from the Sanskrit and it translates to “Festival of Carbohydrates”.

Gulab jamuns soaking up the sugar syrup

What’s the difference between “Deepavali” and “Diwali”, you may ask.

Simple – “Deepavali” means “Day of Obesity”, while “Diwali” means “Festival of Carbohydrates”.

Both terms are related to the occasion and hence, interchangeable.

(PHOTO CREDITS: monicak27)

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