Festive Reflection

A young woman stands before a mirror in her softly lit bedroom, dressed in a deep emerald green saree with delicate gold embroidery. The mirror captures her holding a small clay diya in one hand, its warm flame casting a gentle glow across her face and jewelry. Behind her, the faint blur of fairy lights and marigold garlands adds texture to the background, their reflections shimmering faintly in the mirror’s edges. Her expression is calm and genuine — not posed, just a quiet moment of self-admiration before the celebration. The lighting is warm and uneven, a mix of the diya’s glow and a nearby lamp, giving the photo a natural, lived-in feel as if it were taken impulsively before stepping out to join the festivities.