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Traditionally, the day begins early. Oiling hair with coconut or almond oil, applying kajal (kohl), and drawing kolam/rangoli (artistic patterns made of rice flour) at the doorstep are not just chores; they are meditative rituals to ward off evil and invite positivity. For the modern woman, this hour might be squeezed into a 6:00 AM Zoom call with a global team, followed by a quick yoga session (another gift of Indian culture to the world).