Traditionally, the woman is seen as the Grihalakshmi —the keeper of the household’s fortune and harmony. This role, while empowering in a spiritual sense, historically came with rigid expectations. She was the early riser, the keeper of rituals, and the manager of domestic resources. Even today, in modern metros like Delhi or Mumbai, you will find a high-powered female CEO who still oversees the menu for the evening’s family dinner or calls her mother-in-law to discuss a religious fasting ritual ( Vrat ).