NAVAARA FESTIVAL STUDIES / CHAPTER 02
Shubh Deepavali 04 / 06

THE SHARED LIGHT INDEX · 2025

Shared light keeps people close.

A field note on the moments that make a room linger.

RITUAL PARTICIPATION · PERCENT OF EVENING GUESTS

The glow gathers in the circle.

Shared moments n = 1,240
Bar chart showing evening guest participation rising from 42 percent at arrival to a 91 percent peak during the shared circle, then settling at 68 percent for the closing wish. GUESTS 100 80 60 40 20 0 42% 58% 76% 91% 68% Before dusk First lamp Shared meal Circle Closing wish
This is the Diwali Festival of Lights design system, applied by Curio — a design-style library for AI agents. Full Diwali Festival of Lights guide → designbycurio.com/learn/diwali-festival-of-lights