you have red the unit nation and diversity. describe Indian culture and traditions
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Culture is defined as a people’s way of life. It also entails how they dress, how they speak, the type of food they eat, the manner in which they worship, and their art among many other things.
Indian culture, therefore, is the Indians’ way of life. Because of the population diversity, there is immense variety in Indian culture. The Indian culture is a blend of various cultures belonging to belonging to diverse religion, castes, regions follow their own tradition and culture.
Indian Culture is one of the oldest cultures in the world. India had an urban civilization even during the Bronze age. The Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan Civilization) dates back to 3300 BC – 1300 BC.
Distinct cultures that are different from each other co-exist together in a single country. Thus, In India there is unity amidst vast cultural diversity. The way people live in India is reflected its culture.
Unity in Diversity: India is a land of unity in diversity where people of different sects, caste and religion live together. India is also called the land of unity in diversity as different groups of people co-operate with each other to live in a single society. Unity in diversity has also become strength of India.
Secularism: The word secularism means equality, impartiality, etc. towards all religion. India is a secular country, which means, equal treatment of all the religions present in India.
Traditions: traditional cultural values
Gestures
Touching feet of elders: Indian tradition has rich cultural values. In India, younger show great respect to their elders. They tough the feet of their elders daily after waking up and especially on the festive occasions or before starting an important work.
Namaste: The gesture of the Namaste greeting is also part of the Indian culture. People greet each other by saying “Namaste” while joining their hands. “Namaste” means “Hello”. (Also read, the meaning of Namaste here.)
Most Indians have a habit of shaking their heads while talking.
Fasting: Many Hindus follow the custom of fasting during any religious occasion like Maha-Shivratri, Diwali, Karvachauth etc.
Many people belonging to Muslim faith go for fasting for around 30 days during the month of Ramazan.
Atithi Devo Bhava: In India, people feel great when any guest comes to their home. They greet their guests with respect and them with utmost care. Indian believes in the concept of “Atithi Devo Bhava which means “The Guest is considered equal to God”.
Vedic Mantras: Chanting of ancient Vedic mantras are common practice during all religious events. Some mantras are repeated several times by the preist and other devotees and are incorporated as part of the puja.
Yoga and Meditation: Yoga is another ancient practice that involves certain breathing and postural exercises aimed at uplifting the bodily, mental, and spiritual well-being. Meditation, also known as Dhyan in Hindi, is aimed at focusing inwards instead of the outside world. The Indian way of meditation offers immense health benefits and is quiet popularity all around the world.
UNESCO world heritage sites in India
It seems that wherever you turn in India you will come across a site of historic, natural or cultural importance. India is rich in heritage, and some of the main UNESCO world heritage sites in India are listed below.
The Taj Mahal: Tourists flock from all over the world to see this resplendent seventeenth century palace. An earlier structure, housed on the same site known as Humayan’s Tomb is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Great Himalayan National Park: This national park is situated at the base of the world’s tallest mountain.
Agra Fort: The Yumana river flows serenely past this ancient fort in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
The Elephanta Caves: Deep inside these spooky caves you will find elegant statues and designs carved by the human hand.
The Western Ghats: These mountains are renowned for their mysterious forests and their wildlife sancturies.
There are dozens more UNESCO world heritage sites in India to discover, however!
The most popular Classical dance forms are Bharatnatyam, Kathakali, Kathak, Manipuri, etc.
Movies
Movies are an important part of the contemporary Indian society. The culture of Indian society finds its place in the movies. The movies of India include the movies or films produced across the country. Movies have gained a large popularity in India and the main role goes to the media. One of the world’s largest and oldest Film Industry is in India. In early 1913, India got its first public screening. The Film was directed by most popular Dadasaheb Phalke and the name of the film was Raja Harischandra. He was awarded as the Father of Indian Cinema.
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Over the centuries, there has been a significant fusion of cultures between Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, Jains, Sikhs and various tribal populations in India. India is the birthplace of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, and other religions. They are collectively known as Indian religions.
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