This document outlines common salutations and greetings used in India and their associated times of day and gestures. In India, "Namasthe" followed by "Sir" or "Madam" is commonly used from 12pm to 12am for good morning, 2pm to 3pm for good afternoon, and 3pm to 12am for good evening. When greeting, the common gesture is pressing the palms together with the fingertips facing upwards in a prayer position. Salutations express greeting, goodwill, or courtesy through words, gestures, or ceremony.