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Glossary

Aai – Mother (in Marathi language)

Acha – Okay, Yes

Aloo – Potato

Amma – Mother

Arati – Is a Hindu religious ritual of worship, a part of pooja in which light frohee (purified butter) or camphor is offered to one or more deities

Ashtami – 8th day of Lunar Calendar

Baba – Father

Babuji – Father

Badi – Big, older

Baraat – Bridegroo procession

Behena – Sister

Besan – Chick pea flour

Bete/beti/beta – 'Beti' is daughter and 'beta' is son However, 'bete' is similar to 'child' used here and can be used as a hter

Bhabhi – Sister-in-law

Bhai saab – Brother, saab – sir

Bhaiya – Brother

Bhaji – Indian vegetable curry

Bhel Puri – A North Indian snack dish made with puffed rice, spices, onions, and various herbs

Bidaai – Time when the bride leaves her parents’ house

Bread rolls – Potato curry stuffed in softened bread, rolled and deep fried