Getting fitted for a sari blouse. Our host family had been using this tailor for, uh––20 years, I think. The shop was tiny. Almost every shop had an image of Ganesha (of the elephant-head) above the door. Ganesha is a second-tier god, I think (I think a lot), but he was easily the most ubiquitous of all of them. Bringer of luck, remover of obstacles, really likes his sweets.



Good for re-hydration after 'loose motions'



Picking fabric for sari blouses and petticoats



Sipping tiny cups of chai (this stuff was really awesome, more milk and sugar than chai, and it tasted like every household had their own blend of spices)



family help sifting rice (I think)