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Traditions & Wellbeing
The practices that sit between household habit and belief — done because they were always done, sometimes for reasons that were never stated.
Hair oilingThe Sunday ritual
Ubtan & skincareTurmeric, gram flour, and the bridal glow
TurmericKitchen, medicine cabinet and ceremony
Ayurveda, explainedWhat it actually claims
Yoga's rootsOlder and broader than the exercise
Fasting (vrat)Not simply going without
NazarThe evil eye, and what people do about it
The festival yearWhat falls when, and why dates move
Muhurat & astrologyWhy the wedding is at 5am
Not medical advice
This page describes a traditional practice and what people believe about it. It isn't treatment, and it isn't a substitute for a doctor. If something hurts, persists, or worries you, see a medical professional.
Last updated: 2026-08-11
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