There is a sound that wakes you up in an Indian household. It isn’t an alarm clock.
Before the sun hits the aangan (courtyard) or the balcony, she is wiping the kitchen counters, filling the water filter, and lighting the incense sticks. In a typical Indian home, the morning rituals blend hygiene with spirituality. A splash of water on the face, a quick rangoli (colored pattern) at the doorstep, and a silent prayer that the electricity doesn't cut out before the coffee is made.
Chai is ready. Are you? Do you live in a joint or nuclear family? Share your own "daily chaos" story in the comments below.
