Indian Relationships, Who is who?
who is Masi
Indian parents believe that this water temperature will cause a cold, fever, and the end of civilization.
What is Cold?
This colorful pre-wedding ritual usually involves tumeric, laughter, and a lot of messy fun
What is the Haldi
Gujarati parents say you can marry anyone, as long as they are this.
Who is Gujarati
what is rizz
double jeopardy
In Gujju families, this single word can mean cousin, brother, or someone you met once at a wedding.
No matter how old you are, Indian aunties will always ask this one question.
What is "so, when are you getting married"?
This ritual marks the bride officially leaving her parental home and joining her husband's family.
what is Vidaai/Bidaai?
This community managed to run half the hotels in America while still attending every family wedding.
Who are the Patels?
This culinary insored word, meaning someone has performed a task exceptionally well often used in the phrase "let him..."
what is cook?
Your sisters husband is referred to by this title, even if they are younger than you.
who is Jiju/jija/jija ji
This chapati-like delicacy is made in large quantities to last you weeks.
What is Dhebhra?
Indian weddings begin with this ritual, invoking the remover of obstacles to bless the cermony.
What is Ganesh Sthapana?
What religious gathering is so large you can see the crowds from space satelittes
What is Kumbh Mela
what is "touch grass"
this guju saying jokingly suggests that your wifes sister is "half your housemate" becuase shes always involved in family matters.
Who is Saali? Saali to adhi gharwali hoti hai
This object is used to bless, threaten, and summon children at the same time.
What is Chappal
During this ritual the bride and groom circle the sacred fire 7 times, taking vows for married life.
what is saat phere?
This instant snack is claimed to be a full meal, a midnight cure, and can be served dry or soupy.
what is Maggi noodles?
Taking its name from a video game term, this three-letter acronym refers to a person who seems to be following a pre-programmed script.
who is NPC?
Your mother's, sister's, daughter's husband becomes this in a relationship, even if you have never met him before.
who is Damad?
This magical ingredient can fix bad grades, weak immunity, joint pain, and your entire future, especially when added in "just one more spoon."
What is Ghee?
Hindu weddings often symbolize divine unions, reflecting the union of a god and goddess, which represents protection, prosperity, and marital harmony.
Who are Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi?
Indian kids often dominate this international contest, leaving the rest of the world scrambling for a dictionary
what is spelling bee
in 2025, a student might say they are doing this to their brain, to become 100% focused on a task