The living room was crowded. Plastic chairs were brought out from the store room. The volume was set to 'loud.'
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The Patels—a nuclear family but follow all festivals. For Ganesh Chaturthi, they bring a small idol for 1.5 days. Neighbors visit, share modak (sweet dumplings). Kids learn the rituals from parents. The living room was crowded