In a heartwarming celebration of togetherness, Annapurna Girls Hostel in Greater Noida hosted a special Diwali event titled “Diwali with Daughters” for students who couldn’t return home for the festival. The initiative aimed to bring warmth, inclusion, and the feeling of family to young women spending the festive season away from their loved ones.

Surrounded by leading institutions like Sharda University, Noida International University, Amity University, and Galgotia University, the hostel has long been recognised as a safe and student-friendly space. This year, its campus came alive with diyas, rangoli, and sweets, turning every corner into a reflection of the festival’s light and happiness. Students participated in diya-making, rangoli design, and cultural performances, transforming the hostel into a colourful and cheerful space that echoed the spirit of home.

The celebration concluded with a community dinner, where students, wardens, and management shared festive delicacies together. The symbolic lighting of diyas by everyone present marked hope, positivity, and new beginnings, a gesture that brought both comfort and connection to those far from home.

Chairperson Kunwar Gaurav Giri shared, “Many of our students are from different areas of study and are unable to go home for festivals due to distance. We saw this as an opportunity to create space for students to experience family warmth and the feeling of celebration. Diwali with Daughters is a reminder for students that they are not alone, Annapurna is their second home.”

More than just a festive event, Diwali with Daughters reflected Annapurna’s ongoing commitment to student well-being and emotional comfort. It reinforced the idea that even when miles away from family, festivals can be just as meaningful when celebrated in a caring, safe, and nurturing environment.