I'm dating a Christian Indian woman and your comments are exactly spot-on. The traditions and culture are really something to see from a more "inside" perspective. Wonderful family.
South India has A LOT of Christians... im sure you know that already.
But the family is really dominate. Even here I know people whine about them all living together.. because thats how they are... Her folks are all back there, but she talks to them daily... thank god for facetime!! else I’d be broke.