Introduction
A typical day in an Indian family begins early, with the morning prayer ceremony, known as "puja." Family members gather together to offer prayers and seek blessings from the Almighty. After puja, the family members start their daily routine, which includes:
The Morning Symphony: A typical day in a traditional household begins not with an alarm, but with the mangal aarti (prayer) or the clanking of brass in the kitchen. The kitchen is the sanctum sanctorum of the Indian home. Unlike the Western "grab-and-go" breakfast culture, the Indian morning is often a slow brew.