Life is punctuated by a constant stream of festivals and ceremonies.

That is the story. That is the . And it is, in the chaos, absolutely beautiful.

: Post-dinner walks in the "colony" or apartment complex are common for socializing with neighbors. 🥘 Food: The Language of Love

Respect is not earned; it is given by age. You will notice:

“Beta, eat one more idli,” Meena pleaded, sliding a fluffy white disc onto Arjun’s plate. Arjun, busy constructing a spaceship out of his banana peel, shook his head. “No time, Maa! The school bus is coming.”