In the third phase of the relationship in *The Portrait of a Lady* by Khushwant Singh, after the author grew up, the grandmother’s routine changed as they grew distant. She spent her days in the following three ways:

1. **Spinning the Wheel:** The grandmother would spend a lot of time spinning the charkha (spinning wheel) to pass the day.

2. **Reciting Prayers:** She continued to recite prayers under her breath, maintaining her religious routine.

3. **Feeding Sparrows:** In the afternoon, she would sit in the veranda and feed sparrows, who became her constant companions and surrounded her in large numbers.

These activities reflected her solitude and devotion after the author became busy with his life.