The modern section of her library puts mine to shame. I was still flying from Poona airport but seldom attended the mess apart from duties that could not be avoided. My family life was typical of Maharashtra of the Kshatriyan caste. It is considered to be the princely warrior caste and is second to the Brahmins, the priestly caste. The house god was, as is almost universal in Maharashtra, Ganesh, who is represented by an elephant.
Hindu gods are represented by their attributes, a description of which fills many books.
Daily she would say her prayers at the altar and food would be offered that was later distributed to those present. It is basically the same type of ceremony as is practised world wide and has been adapted by the Christians for their communion service. The food presented becomes blessed and is then referred to as 'Prasad'. It usually comprises easily eaten portions or sweetmeats. Sneh did not always pray with reverence.