The archetypal Indian day often begins before sunrise. The Smell of a South Indian kitchen might involve filtering filter coffee while lighting a deepam (lamp) in the puja room. In the North, a woman might begin by sweeping the courtyard and drawing a rangoli (colored powder art) at the threshold to invite prosperity. These are not chores; they are meditative acts. The Solah Shringar (the sixteen adornments) is another cultural touchstone, ranging from the mangalsutra (sacred necklace) for married women to the bindi on the forehead, which is believed to retain energy and concentration.
The status of women in India is intricately linked to family structures and historical evolution. Family Structure
Despite significant strides, structural barriers remain a reality for many [2, 28].