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High cost of living: The cost of living in urban areas of India can be very high. This includes expenses such as housing, transportation, food, education, and healthcare, which can quickly add up and leave little disposable income. Debt: Many Indian families take on significant debt, such as home loans, car loans, and personal loans. High-interest rates and the long-term nature of these loans can make them difficult to pay off and may limit the family's ability to save and invest. Lack of financial planning: Some families may not have a clear financial plan in place, which can make it difficult to manage money effectively. This includes budgeting, saving, investing, and managing debt. Family obligations: Many Indian families have a strong tradition of supporting extended family members. This can include providing financial assistance to parents, siblings, and other relatives, which can limit the couple's ability to save and invest for their own future. Lifestyle inflation: As i...

According to one of the legends, Maha Shivratri marks the union of Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati. Tradition suggests that the Lord tied the nuptial knot with his consort on this day. And here, marriage has a more profound meaning. Shiva embodies  Purusha  (mindfulness), while Parvati personifies  Prakriti  (nature). Consciousness and energy's union facilitates creation. Hence the significance. Interestingly, according to another legend, the Linga form of Lord Shiva first came into being on Mahashivratri. The Story behind this is Once Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu once had a heated debate about their superiority. Brahma lauded himself as the greatest, while Vishnu hailed himself as the creator. Meanwhile, Lord Shiva knew that this argument could prove destructive to the Universe, and to restore peace, he emerged as a ray of fire/light. Thereupon, he challenged Brahma and Vishnu to locate the origin and the end of the light. Vishnu trans...