Indian culture is renowned for its colorful festivals, which are an integral part of its lifestyle. Some of the most significant festivals include:

: While urban areas are shifting toward nuclear households, more than half of India still maintains the tradition of joint families , where multiple generations live together under the leadership of the eldest male.

Vastu Shastra (the Indian feng shui) dictates where the toilet can be placed. Ayurveda dictates what you eat for breakfast. Even the atheist Indian grandmother will crack a coconut before buying a new car. These rituals serve a psychological function: in a chaotic world, they provide the illusion of control.