In many homes, the day starts with bathing and a brief prayer ( puja ) at the small home altar. The scent of incense ( agarbatti ) drifts through the rooms.
The kitchen fires up for its grandest performance: dinner. Unlike many Western cultures where pre-packaged or individual meals are common, an Indian dinner is almost universally prepared fresh and served family-style. A standard dinner features an array of communal dishes:
: Uncles, aunts, and cousins are rarely considered "distant" relatives; they are active participants in daily decisions. 2. The Daily Rhythm: From Sunrise to Bedtime
The mother, who has been on her feet since dawn, solves this by making dal makhani (for dad), tandoori chicken (for son), chopping cucumber (for daughter), and making khichdi (for grandma) while simultaneously heating frozen parathas for herself.
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