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This multi-tasking, frantic energy defines the Indian morning. There is no concept of "quiet time" before school. The news channel blares about the rising price of onions; the maid knocks at the door; the milkman drops off the pouches. It is loud, but it is alive.
A secondary, quieter prayer ritual ( sandhya arti ) takes place as twilight settles. Lamps are lit to welcome prosperity into the home. Once everyone returns from work and school, the living room becomes a communal space. It is loud, but it is alive
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