This Sanskrit phrase, meaning "The world is one family," governs the Indian spirit of hospitality. It is why a guest in an Indian home is treated with the same reverence as a deity ( Atithi Devo Bhava ).

In India, family is highly valued, with many households being joint families that include multiple generations. The country also has a complex social hierarchy, with a caste system that is still influential in some parts of society.

Indian fashion is currently undergoing a massive revolution with the rise of "Indo-Western" fusion.