You cannot describe the Indian family lifestyle without festivals. Diwali is not a day; it is a two-week emotional rollercoaster.
By 5 PM, the house starts humming again. Keys jingle. Slippers shuffle.
Evenings are for shared smallness:
The vegetable vendor’s bell. The sound of bhajans from the temple next door. The neighbor borrowing turmeric. The son secretly feeding the stray dog. The daughter practicing classical dance in a corner, while brother plays PUBG on loudspeaker.
If you ever live with or visit an Indian family, here’s your survival guide: