The "daily" life is frequently interrupted by a calendar packed with festivals ( Diwali, Eid, Holi, Onam, Pongal Preparation:

The Architecture of Connection: Joint & Multigenerational Living

The family gathered around the table, and Dadi took her place at the head. The meal began with a prayer, and then the feasting started. The table was laden with an array of dishes: steaming hot sarson ka saag, makki ki roti, dal, and rice. The family relished each bite, savoring the flavors and textures.

A queen-sized bed contains two parents, one 8-year-old who kicks, one teenager on the floor with a phone, and the family dog.