Demographics dictate destiny. India has a skewed sex ratio (due to past female infanticide), meaning there is a "shortage" of women in certain states (Haryana, Punjab, Gujarat). Ironically, this shortage is empowering. When women are scarce, they gain bargaining power.
These rituals provide a rhythm to the chaos. They are the excuse to call home, to cook the family recipe, and to pass down stories to the next generation. Demographics dictate destiny
Culture is no longer about blind faith; it is about logical wellness. to cook the family recipe