India, Oct. 15 -- As homes are decking up for decorations, kitchens are also preparing for grand Diwali feasts, whether it is for evening parties or afternoon brunches. With Diwali coming closer by the day, the excitement of last-minute touches is quite palpable. Those who are hosting parties are setting the menu and taking care of all the necessities, whether it is experimenting, improvising or sneaking in trial taste-tests as they go, trying to visualise how it's about to come together.For this year's festive spread, vegan snacks are coming to the forefront, such as interesting spins on traditional sweets or high-end gourmet-like treats. But all of them promise gastronomic fervour, while being cruelty-free.

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