Rituals and festivals form an integral part of every society, whether ancient or
modern. Indian English fiction has shown a capacity to accommodate a wide range
of concerns. Rituals and ceremonies associated with different religions,
cultural and ethnic groups, so characteristic of Indian society, have been
sensitively and effectively portrayed by many Indian writers. They give the
reader picturesque glimpses of the rituals and practices. While some writers
concentrate on the common rituals and practices, others have tried to bring to
light those customs and practices which are unique to a particular community.The
book Functionalism and Indian English Fiction: From Cradle to Grave brings out
the functional significance