Indian family lifestyle is defined by a deeply ingrained collectivist culture where "family is everything". Life often centers around multi-generational "joint families" where three to four generations live under one roof, sharing a kitchen and often a common "purse". Even as urbanization increases the number of nuclear families, strong emotional ties and consultation with extended family remain the norm. A Typical Daily Routine

Indian family systems, collectivistic society and psychotherapy - PMC

Many households begin before sunrise. Mothers often rise first to prepare the home and start breakfast. Rituals like offering water to the sun ( Arghyam ) or lighting a lamp near the Tulsi (Holy Basil) plant are common