Western content often simplifies Indian festivals as "Diwali, the festival of lights." But take September, for example. In Gujarat, the lifestyle revolves around Garba —a clapping, swirling dance that continues until 2 AM for nine nights straight. In Bengal, it transforms into Durga Puja , where the city of Kolkata becomes an open-air art museum showcasing massive clay idols.

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Indian hospitality is legendary, often overwhelming to the uninitiated. It is considered a moral obligation to offer water and food to anyone who visits. The Indian dining table is a democratic space where hierarchy dissolves over the sharing of dishes. The lifestyle revolves around the concept that eating alone is a somber affair; food is meant to be shared, argued over, and savored in the company of others.

. Net peplum blouses are especially popular for Haldi and Onam functions for their elegant, flared silhouette. Fusion Streetwear: Mix high-and-low by pairing a net top with baggy cargos distressed denim

Store flat in a muslin bag rather than hanging, as the weight of the embroidery can stretch the net over time.