: Guided by the Sanskrit philosophy "Atithi Devo Bhava" (The guest is equivalent to God), guests are treated with extreme kindness, often welcomed with elaborate meals or at least tea. Traditions and Customs

Modern Indian lifestyle is a balancing act. You can wear ripped jeans and a bindi (forehead dot). You can work at Google by day and go to the temple at 7 AM. You can speak flawless English but curse in your mother tongue (Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Marathi) when you hit your toe on the furniture.

Symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and is marked by massive family gatherings and gifting.