The daily routine of chai and soaps stops. The house is invaded by mausis (aunts) and chachas (uncles). The floor becomes a mattress city. The kitchen runs 24/7. Arguments happen about who takes credit for the Kheer (rice pudding). The cousins stay up until 3 AM playing cards, gambling with loose change.

: Urbanization has forced a rise in nuclear setups, yet grandparents often live nearby or visit for months at a time.

Indian family systems, collectivistic society and psychotherapy - PMC