Preparing numerous dishes, hosting the best get-togethers, dressing up like royalty, and going all out with makeup — that’s how Diwali begins for me. Setting up the pooja space like it’s an SUPW project, turning home décor into my only mission, and treating weekdays as my ultimate cheat days — everything suddenly feels festive and full of purpose. House cleaning reaches a level where we could easily feature in ads for cleaning brands. I add unique decorative pieces just to earn a few compliments and set up fairy lights until my home looks like a dreamland. Through it all, I ignore the aches and pains, calm the animals scared by…