Sundays are rarely for "self-care" in the western sense. They are for "maintenance of ties." A typical Sunday involves dressing up and visiting the paternal home or the in-laws. It involves eating a heavy meal and sleeping in the afternoon. The story often told is of the new bride trying to win over the family with her cooking, or the husband balancing the demands of his mother and his wife. It is a delicate, daily diplomacy.
Traditionally, the Indian family was a "Joint Family"—a multigenerional ecosystem where grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins lived under one roof, sharing a common kitchen and finances. savita bhabhi ep 39
As dusk falls, the Indian home transitions into a quieter, spiritual mode. Sundays are rarely for "self-care" in the western sense