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Elderly to Celebrate Diwali Alone in Delhi's Old Age Homes
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 01:37 PM
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As Diwali, a festival of joy and togetherness, approaches, many elderly residents in Delhi's old age homes are set to observe the occasion without their families, their eyes filled with anticipation.
The festival of Diwali, traditionally celebrated with family and loved ones, will see many elderly individuals in Delhi's old age homes spending the occasion in solitude. This year, the spirit of togetherness associated with Diwali will be experienced differently by residents of these facilities.
While the festival signifies light and joy, for many elders residing in old age homes, it is a time marked by longing for their families. Their days are spent in anticipation, hoping for visits from loved ones during the festive period.
The situation highlights a poignant aspect of urban life, where the elderly in institutional care often face the festival without the usual familial warmth and celebrations.
While the festival signifies light and joy, for many elders residing in old age homes, it is a time marked by longing for their families. Their days are spent in anticipation, hoping for visits from loved ones during the festive period.
The situation highlights a poignant aspect of urban life, where the elderly in institutional care often face the festival without the usual familial warmth and celebrations.