Meena, the family matriarch, moves with a practiced rhythm between the kitchen and the small puja marble shelf. She lights an incense stick, the scent of sandalwood mingling with the roasting cumin for the day’s aloo-poori

Other significant festivals in India include Holi (the festival of colors), Navratri (a nine-day celebration), and Eid (a Muslim festival marking the end of Ramadan). These festivals not only bring families together but also provide an opportunity for socializing, bonding, and strengthening community ties.