"How was the board exam?" "Did you pay the electricity bill?" "Did you call Nani (maternal grandmother) today?"
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Dinner is a democratic chaos. The family sits on the floor or around a small table. The thali (plate) is a canvas. White rice in the center, a pool of dal (lentil soup), a vegetable stir-fry, a pickle that burns the tongue, and yogurt to cool it down. "How was the board exam
| Aspect | Description | |--------|-------------| | | Touching feet as greeting; seeking blessings before exams/job interviews; elders' opinions guide major decisions (marriage, purchase, career). | | Food & Hospitality | A guest is treated as "God" ( Atithi Devo Bhava ). Even a poor family will offer tea and biscuits. Each region has its staple: roti-sabzi (north), rice-sambar (south), fish-rice (Bengal), dhokla (west). | | Rituals & Festivals | Life revolves around pujas , fasts ( karva chauth , ekadashi ), and 10+ major festivals per year. Cleaning, cooking, and new clothes mark every celebration. | | Marriage & Matchmaking | Most marriages are still "arranged" — families, horoscopes, and caste/community play a role. But love marriages are now common, often after dramatic family meetings. | | Money & Frugality | Saving is a obsession. Reusing plastic containers, negotiating with vegetable vendors, and passing down clothes to younger cousins is normal. Yet, weddings and gold jewelry see lavish spending. | | Parenting | High pressure for academic success (engineer/doctor ideal). But also high warmth — children often sleep in parents' bed until age 8-10. Discipline includes kannu (the stern look) rather than shouting. | The thali (plate) is a canvas