Indian households often function as a single unit, even if members live apart.
Yet, the core survives. Even in a studio apartment in New York, an Indian family will find a way to make the smell of tadka (tempering) and the sound of arguing fill the room.
Evenings are for family togetherness. This often includes helping children with homework, performing evening prayers, and sharing a home-cooked dinner where everyone sits together. Nighttime is frequently a time for storytelling, with elders passing down family history or folklore to the younger generation. Family Stories & Cultural Themes