Friday, October 17 — Farewell & Departure
Last stand-up before the long weekend: Aanya Patelamiya checks in her final commit, the team from Ahmedabad wishes her days full of light. A small card makes its rounds, chai in paper cups, a smile in the room.
Team’s wish: “May this week fill you with calm, clarity, and confidence — for bug-free builds, strong decisions, and a bright home.”
💫 Day 1 – Dhanteras (Saturday, October 18)
Aanya tidies up, polishes the brass lamps, and — following tradition — buys something new made of gold. In many homes, Lakshmi and Dhanvantari are worshipped: for prosperity and health.
Our wish for Aanya: “May Lakshmi grant you wise abundance and Dhanvantari accompany you with lasting health — in life, team, and roadmap.”
🔥 Day 2 – Naraka Chaturdashi / Chhoti Diwali (Sunday, October 19)
Rangoli at the entrance, first diyas before dusk. On the rooftops of the neighborhood, friends gather, sharing snacks and laughter.
Our wish for Aanya: “May these lights release you from the old and the heavy and give you inner lightness, courage, and clarity for new paths.”
🪔 Day 3 – Diwali (Monday, October 20)
Evening Lakshmi Puja with the family: silence, mantras, then sweet treats — laddus, barfi, jalebi. Aanya writes two lines in her notebook and looks into the light outside the house.
Our wish for Aanya: “May the good in you shine brighter than any darkness — may peace dwell in your home, joy carry your work, and every project become a blessing for others.”
🌱 Day 4 – Gujarati New Year / Bestu Varas (Wednesday, October 22)
New year according to Vikram Samvat. At Chopda Pujan, Aanya’s team — with a wink — opens the ‘books of success’: repositories, roadmaps, OKRs.
Our wish for Aanya: “May your new year be marked by ‘Shubh’ (favor) and ‘Labh’ (value) — stable releases, learning iterations, bold ideas, and growing customer trust.”
💞 Day 5 – Bhai Dooj (Thursday, October 23)
Time for siblings: Aanya and Rohan celebrate their bond, sharing stories and plans.
Our wish for Aanya: “May your bond protect and inspire you — may mutual care make you both strong for studies, work, and whatever comes next.”
🌟 Afterwards
Back at her desk, Aanya feels: recharged. Calm. Focused. The lights of the week are not gone — they are within her.
Our wish for Aanya — for the whole year: “May every light you have kindled guide you: for clear priorities, good collaboration, and impact that lasts.”
Conclusion:
Between lines of code and candle flames, what many in Gujarat live becomes clear: innovation with roots, progress with heart. For Aanya, Diwali is a meaningful new beginning — at home, in the team, and in the product.