Indian summers demand light, hydrating options to keep the mood relaxed:

Place three to five clusters around the room. Keep the lights off. The flickering shadows erase wrinkles and accentuate smiles. Conversation flows differently in this light. You speak softer. You listen longer.

I. Introduction

You do not need to wait for a special occasion. Tonight, switch off the television. Put away the phone. Light a single sandalwood candle. Sit across from your partner or, if you are single, sit across from the idea of the love you deserve.