Congratulate Mukul become Father

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2026.5.26

It was an honor to attend the celebration marking his daughter's sixth day of life. It allowed me to learn a great deal about Indian culture and enjoy delicious basmati rice and other dishes. His mother and younger brother came from India to help out for a month; the girl's beautiful green outfit was bought in India, and several Indian friends helped prepare the food.

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In India, this celebration is known as "Chhathi" (the sixth-day ceremony) or "Chhatti Puja." Hindus believe that on the sixth day after birth, the Goddess of Destiny—known as "Vidhaata" or "Chhathi Maiya"—visits the home at midnight to write the newborn's future destiny. Typically held at night, the celebration includes several key elements: Symbolizing the writing of destiny, the mother lights a ghee lamp (*Diya*) and places a red pen alongside white paper or cloth on a wooden board, inviting the goddess to script a bright future for the baby. A blessing ceremony follows, where elders guide the mother—while she holds the baby—to pray to the goddess for the child's health and longevity. Footprint keepsake: In some regions (such as in Gujarati tradition), the baby's footprints are imprinted using red "Kankoo" powder as a cherished memento. New clothes and accessories: The baby is dressed in new clothes, and protective threads or ornaments are tied around their wrists and ankles to ward off evil and ensure safety. A lavish feast: The family prepares a variety of traditional vegetarian dishes to celebrate the arrival of the new life.

With declining birth rates worldwide—and the fact that India accounts for 97 of the 100 hottest cities globally (with the remaining three in Nepal)—the extreme heat of 2026 has had a major impact on the country; it is truly heartening to see international students in Taiwan finding jobs and having beautiful daughter.