If weekdays are defined by chaotic routines, weekends are reserved for rejuvenation and relationships. Sundays usually begin late. The morning newspaper is read cover-to-cover over a heavy breakfast of parathas, idlis, or puri-alu.
Daily life begins early. In millions of households, the day starts with the sound of a whistling pressure cooker and the aromatic steam of morning chai spiced with ginger and cardamom.
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Hospitality, driven by the ancient ethos of Atithi Devo Bhava (The guest is equivalent to God), means that the kitchen is always prepared for unexpected visitors. Drop-in visits from neighbors or relatives are common, and refusing a cup of tea or a snack is considered a minor social offense. Festivals and the Sunday Reset