It is most ancient, largest and fastest developing nation. India is 7th largest country in the world, with 2nd largest population. It is located in the southern part of Asia. In spite of a history that dates back to more than 5000 years, India is in tune with 21st century and is proud to be acknowledged as a progressive nation. Due to its large area, it has a wide mixture of different cultures, languages, religions, climates etc. Indian people, have different beliefs, values, customs, social status, upbringing and lifestyle. And believe us, it is a beautiful blend!
India is a myriad land and is uniquely known for its "Unity in Diversity" and "Atithi Devo Bhava" which means "A Guest is Divine". One gets a glimpse of customs and rituals in India as soon as one is welcomed on traditional Indian style.
India is a land of rich tradition and remarkable cultural diversity. "India is the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend, and the great grand mother of tradition. Our most valuable and most astrictive materials in the history of man are treasured up in India only!"- Mark Twain
TRAVEL IN INDIA In India its quite an easy job to travel across. According to you r feasibility you can choose one from all the available options. If you have to travel from one state to another, you can either opt for Airlines, Railways, and Buses. Also if you are traveling within the state you can choose to travel via trains (railways), buses, and taxi. While traveling you need to make a note of the following things: Never leave luggage and other valuables unattended at airports, railway stations, bus stops, rickshaw and taxi stands. Try not to travel alone at night, especially the girls. Carry your wallet in an inside jacket pocket or side trouser pocket, never in the rear pocket. Carry pocket books on your lap when dining you, not dangling over the back of the chair. Avoid placing books on the hooks on the back of a fitting room or bathroom door, where someone can easily reach over and remove them. Never leave your valuables and important documents, jewelry unattended in your room or elsewhere. Be wary of the strangers. CLIMATE IN INDIA The word climate refers to the weather variation of any specific area over a period of time. The countries of world can be divided into different climatic zones based on factors such as location, surface relief, surface wind and upper air circulation. India, being a vast country does not fit into any one zone. Situated roughly between 8º N and 37º N Latitude, it occupies a large area of South Asia. It can be divided mainly into four climatic zones namely Alpine, Subtropical, Tropical and Arid. Mostly India’s climate is pleasant. But during summers you need to take care of yourself as the temperature goes above 40 degrees. FOOD IN INDIA Indian food has a wide variety dishes. They are made up of a wonderful blend of flavors and spices. Each region in India has its specialty and I guess you would never wish to miss those savoring dishes. Also the sweets have a wide range.
CULTURE OF INDIA Few countries in the world have such an ancient and diverse culture as India's. Stretching back in an unbroken sweep over 5000 years, India's culture has been enriched by successive waves of migration which were absorbed into the Indian way of life. It is this variety which is a special hallmark of India. Its physical, religious and racial variety is as immense as its linguistic diversity. Underneath this diversity lies the continuity of Indian civilization and social structure from the very earliest times until the present day. Modern India presents a picture of unity in diversity to which history provides no parallel. Here is a catalogue of everything Indian. Indian religions, festivals, rituals, artifacts, monuments, costumes, music and dance, language and literature. Come and discover a little more of India's culture so that you can get proper idea about it. FESTIVALS IN INDIA It’s been said often enough that Hindus celebrate everything. So they do. The birth of Gods, death of Asuras (demons), victory of the Gods, marriage of the Gods, the new year, new months, full moons, harvests, birthdays,initiations,anniversaries, you name the event , and it is the reason for music, dance, processions, and what have you, is the religious bit lurking behind it all. Indian festivals speak of India's rich cultural and traditional wealth. The colorful festivals are an integral part of every Indian. The festivals play an important part in promoting the traditional handicrafts and tourism of India. The rich cultural heritage of India attracts the Western world during the celebration of important festivals like Onam, Holi, Durga Puja and many more. Every region celebrates their festival according to their regional customs and rituals. The common feeling of every festival that is celebrated in India is humanity and brotherhood. Processions in the streets, decoration of homes and sacred places, folk songs and dances are some of the common features and practices associated with most of the Indian festivals. Most of the religious festivals have extensive prayers, traditions, customs and rituals attached to them. The elaborate celebration and the multitude of festivals in India, each with their own unique legends and significance, often leave the visitors awestruck. RELIGIONS IN INDIA What is indubitably unique about India as a 'land of religions' is that it is the birthplace of several major world religions. Three-fourths of the people describe themselves as adherents of Hinduism, the oldest continuous faith in the world. India is equally a land of other faiths: the world's second largest population of Muslims, nearly 130 million in number, is to be found in India, and there are also some 25 million Christians. Indian Islam has enjoyed a relationship that is at once syncretistic and agonistic with Hinduism, and the fruits of this encounter have been many, extending from the more obvious vocal and classical music of India, Mughlai cuisine, and Indo-Mughal architecture, to the lived practices common to adherents of both these great faiths. In antiquity, Buddhism flourished in India, and it is in Bodh Gaya that the Buddha gained enlightenment; his great contemporary, Mahavira, is the founder of Jainism, also uniquely Indian. Today Jains are among India's most distinguished trading and business communities; and the legacy of Jain art and culture is just as profound. Sikhism, another Indian faith, is often imagined as the Protestantism of Hinduism: today there are nearly 15 million Sikhs in India, and perhaps as many as 2 million outside India, whose practices and precepts may well change the nature of the faith in India. India also has the largest community of Zoroastrians, also known as Parsees, and though in recent years the once-thriving and very old Jewish community of Cochin has all but disappeared, the small Jewish community of Bombay still makes its presence felt in the public realm.
India is a myriad land and is uniquely known for its "Unity in Diversity" and "Atithi Devo Bhava" which means "A Guest is Divine". One gets a glimpse of customs and rituals in India as soon as one is welcomed on traditional Indian style.
India is a land of rich tradition and remarkable cultural diversity. "India is the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend, and the great grand mother of tradition. Our most valuable and most astrictive materials in the history of man are treasured up in India only!"- Mark Twain
TRAVEL IN INDIA In India its quite an easy job to travel across. According to you r feasibility you can choose one from all the available options. If you have to travel from one state to another, you can either opt for Airlines, Railways, and Buses. Also if you are traveling within the state you can choose to travel via trains (railways), buses, and taxi. While traveling you need to make a note of the following things: Never leave luggage and other valuables unattended at airports, railway stations, bus stops, rickshaw and taxi stands. Try not to travel alone at night, especially the girls. Carry your wallet in an inside jacket pocket or side trouser pocket, never in the rear pocket. Carry pocket books on your lap when dining you, not dangling over the back of the chair. Avoid placing books on the hooks on the back of a fitting room or bathroom door, where someone can easily reach over and remove them. Never leave your valuables and important documents, jewelry unattended in your room or elsewhere. Be wary of the strangers. CLIMATE IN INDIA The word climate refers to the weather variation of any specific area over a period of time. The countries of world can be divided into different climatic zones based on factors such as location, surface relief, surface wind and upper air circulation. India, being a vast country does not fit into any one zone. Situated roughly between 8º N and 37º N Latitude, it occupies a large area of South Asia. It can be divided mainly into four climatic zones namely Alpine, Subtropical, Tropical and Arid. Mostly India’s climate is pleasant. But during summers you need to take care of yourself as the temperature goes above 40 degrees. FOOD IN INDIA Indian food has a wide variety dishes. They are made up of a wonderful blend of flavors and spices. Each region in India has its specialty and I guess you would never wish to miss those savoring dishes. Also the sweets have a wide range.
CULTURE OF INDIA Few countries in the world have such an ancient and diverse culture as India's. Stretching back in an unbroken sweep over 5000 years, India's culture has been enriched by successive waves of migration which were absorbed into the Indian way of life. It is this variety which is a special hallmark of India. Its physical, religious and racial variety is as immense as its linguistic diversity. Underneath this diversity lies the continuity of Indian civilization and social structure from the very earliest times until the present day. Modern India presents a picture of unity in diversity to which history provides no parallel. Here is a catalogue of everything Indian. Indian religions, festivals, rituals, artifacts, monuments, costumes, music and dance, language and literature. Come and discover a little more of India's culture so that you can get proper idea about it. FESTIVALS IN INDIA It’s been said often enough that Hindus celebrate everything. So they do. The birth of Gods, death of Asuras (demons), victory of the Gods, marriage of the Gods, the new year, new months, full moons, harvests, birthdays,initiations,anniversaries, you name the event , and it is the reason for music, dance, processions, and what have you, is the religious bit lurking behind it all. Indian festivals speak of India's rich cultural and traditional wealth. The colorful festivals are an integral part of every Indian. The festivals play an important part in promoting the traditional handicrafts and tourism of India. The rich cultural heritage of India attracts the Western world during the celebration of important festivals like Onam, Holi, Durga Puja and many more. Every region celebrates their festival according to their regional customs and rituals. The common feeling of every festival that is celebrated in India is humanity and brotherhood. Processions in the streets, decoration of homes and sacred places, folk songs and dances are some of the common features and practices associated with most of the Indian festivals. Most of the religious festivals have extensive prayers, traditions, customs and rituals attached to them. The elaborate celebration and the multitude of festivals in India, each with their own unique legends and significance, often leave the visitors awestruck. RELIGIONS IN INDIA What is indubitably unique about India as a 'land of religions' is that it is the birthplace of several major world religions. Three-fourths of the people describe themselves as adherents of Hinduism, the oldest continuous faith in the world. India is equally a land of other faiths: the world's second largest population of Muslims, nearly 130 million in number, is to be found in India, and there are also some 25 million Christians. Indian Islam has enjoyed a relationship that is at once syncretistic and agonistic with Hinduism, and the fruits of this encounter have been many, extending from the more obvious vocal and classical music of India, Mughlai cuisine, and Indo-Mughal architecture, to the lived practices common to adherents of both these great faiths. In antiquity, Buddhism flourished in India, and it is in Bodh Gaya that the Buddha gained enlightenment; his great contemporary, Mahavira, is the founder of Jainism, also uniquely Indian. Today Jains are among India's most distinguished trading and business communities; and the legacy of Jain art and culture is just as profound. Sikhism, another Indian faith, is often imagined as the Protestantism of Hinduism: today there are nearly 15 million Sikhs in India, and perhaps as many as 2 million outside India, whose practices and precepts may well change the nature of the faith in India. India also has the largest community of Zoroastrians, also known as Parsees, and though in recent years the once-thriving and very old Jewish community of Cochin has all but disappeared, the small Jewish community of Bombay still makes its presence felt in the public realm.
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