India, Oct. 20 -- Yami Gautam is all set to ring in Diwali this year in Chandigarh where she grew up and says the preparation leading to Diwali has been equally exciting. In an exclusive conversation she says, "Right from cleaning the house, discarding what you don't need, getting new home decor, kitchen utilities and buying gifts, the whole vibe is warm and filled with excitement."

Speaking about family traditions that she wants son Vedavid to carry forward she says, "Family tradition involves lighting diyas on Dhanteras, puja on Chhoti Diwali and making rangoli with soaked rice paste, drawing Ma Lakshmi's feet on the main day. It was fascinating watching my mom making them without stencils and we would be careful not to spoil it while ...