About us

Who we are

We are a team of change-makers who believe that every helping hand can raise a child and create a better future for them.

Reviving Ancient Indian Wisdom of living in a joint family

The ancient Indian joint family system, deeply embedded in the philosophy of Sanatan Dharma, is a practical reflection of values like unity, sharing, and collective growth. Living in a joint family means multiple generations reside together under one roof, weaving a fabric of shared responsibilities, emotional support, and continuous cultural transmission.

Joint families offer a robust support system during times of need, with elders guiding the young and every member finding emotional solace in the group. Household duties, expenses, and major life decisions are divided among family members, reducing stress and fostering teamwork. The experience of celebrating festivals together, sharing good and difficult times, and drawing upon the wisdom of elders creates lasting bonds and encourages ethical living.

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Our approach

Our Mission

Daily routines and rituals in traditional joint families provide structure, nurture emotional bonds, and transmit cultural and spiritual values across generations.

Morning Rituals
1. Early rising, often before sunrise
2. Collective prayers or chanting of mantras, such as aarti or reciting slokas
3. Elders lead morning puja (worship) at the household shrine or puja room
4. Young children touch feet of elders, seeking blessings

Meals and Shared Chores
1. Family meals are central, with everyone gathering for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
2. Each member—regardless of age—may participate in chores: preparing food, setting the table, serving, and cleaning up afterward
3. Meals are usually begun with a prayer or offering to deities

Community and Festive Rituals
1. Participation in larger community or temple rituals
2. Monthly or seasonal observances (e.g. new moon, full moon, harvest festivals)
3. Observance of family traditions: birthdays, anniversaries, ancestral worship, etc.

Evenings and Reflection
1. Evening prayers, aarti, and meditation
2. Storytelling sessions, especially by elders, often around scriptures, family history, or folk tales.

These daily and seasonal rituals help reinforce unity, moral development, respect for elders, and the spiritual fabric of the traditional joint family system.

Our Vision

Rituals that support respect and care for elders in a traditional family setting, especially within the Sanatan Dharma and joint family context, play a vital role in nurturing dignity, gratitude, and harmony.

1. Pranam and Touching Feet
A daily practice where younger family members respectfully touch the feet of elders in the morning or before starting an important task. This symbolizes seeking blessings and acknowledges the elders’ wisdom and status.

2. Elders’ Involvement in Puja
Giving elders central roles during family prayers or rituals, such as lighting the lamp, performing aarti, or chanting mantras, honors their spiritual stature and role as custodians of tradition.

3. Offering the First Serving
During meals, the first serving of food or special dishes can be offered to elders before others eat. This act emphasizes care and reverence for their wellbeing.

4. Daily Respectful Greetings
Encouraging respectful greetings such as saying “Namaste” with folded hands upon meeting elders, coupled with kind words, reinforces respect in daily interactions.

5. Ancestral Worship and Remembrance
Regular rituals such as Pitru Paksha or Shraddha ceremonies remind family members to honor elders and ancestors, reinforcing the sacredness of the elder role in family lineage.

These rituals create an environment of mutual respect, care, and gratitude, ensuring elders remain central to family life, upheld with dignity and love.

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