The morning sun cast a warm glow over Shanaya's residence, illuminating the vibrant decorations and the bustling activity. The air was filled with the sweet scent of flowers and the sound of traditional Carnatic music drifted from the living room, where Shanaya's family was busy preparing for the Varamahalakshmi festival.

The Varamahalakshmi festival, a significant occasion which is grandly celebrated in South India, According to tradition, married women observed a fast and performed puja to seek the goddess's blessings for their families' well-being and prosperity.