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    Indian culture has a history spanning over 5,000 years and is considered one of the oldest in the world. It is characterized by diversity across its many regions. Some key aspects of Indian culture include: 1) Language - India has over 20 official languages and hundreds more spoken across its states, with most belonging to the Indo-Aryan and Dravidian families. 2) Religion - Hinduism and Buddhism originated in India, and Hinduism is practiced by the majority (84%) though Islam and other faiths have a presence as well. 3) Architecture - Indian architecture has been influenced by many invading cultures and combines elements from various styles, most notably seen in buildings like the Taj Mahal

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    Indian culture has a history spanning over 5,000 years and is considered one of the oldest in the world. It is characterized by diversity across its many regions. Some key aspects of Indian culture include: 1) Language - India has over 20 official languages and hundreds more spoken across its states, with most belonging to the Indo-Aryan and Dravidian families. 2) Religion - Hinduism and Buddhism originated in India, and Hinduism is practiced by the majority (84%) though Islam and other faiths have a presence as well. 3) Architecture - Indian architecture has been influenced by many invading cultures and combines elements from various styles, most notably seen in buildings like the Taj Mahal

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    Indian culture has a history spanning over 5,000 years and is considered one of the oldest in the world. It is characterized by diversity across its many regions. Some key aspects of Indian culture include: 1) Language - India has over 20 official languages and hundreds more spoken across its states, with most belonging to the Indo-Aryan and Dravidian families. 2) Religion - Hinduism and Buddhism originated in India, and Hinduism is practiced by the majority (84%) though Islam and other faiths have a presence as well. 3) Architecture - Indian architecture has been influenced by many invading cultures and combines elements from various styles, most notably seen in buildings like the Taj Mahal

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    INDIAN

    Culture and Tradition


    Presentation By

    D.S.R.M.M.Deepak
    B.V.Pavan Kumar
    B.V.Sai Kiran
    A NAMASTE TO ALL !!!
    Nama : bow
    Te : to you.


    namo: stu te
    - let there be a salutation to you
    Introduction :


    The culture of India is among the world's
    oldest, reaching back about 5,000 years.
    Many sources describe it as
    "Sa Prathama Sanskrati Vishvavara"
    the first and the supreme culture in the
    world. India is a very diverse country, and different regions have their own distinct
    cultures. Language, religion, food and the arts are just some of the various aspects of
    Indian culture.
    Language:

    India has 29 states and 7 territories, and each has at least one official language.
    While the national language is , there are about 22 official languages and
    nearly 400 living languages spoken in various parts of the country . Most of the
    languages of India belong to two families, and .

    Religion:

    India is identified as the birthplace of Hinduism
    and Buddhism. A huge majority 84 percent
    of the population identifies as Hindu. There are
    many variations of Hinduism, and four predominant
    sects Shaiva, Vaishnava, Shakteya and Smarta.
    About 13 percent of Indians are Muslim, making it
    one of the largest Islamic nations in the world.
    Christians and Sikhs make up a small percentage of
    the population, and there are even fewer Buddhists
    and Jains.
    Architecture:

    Indian architecture progressed with time and assimilated the many influences that
    came as a result of India's global discourse. The architectural methods practiced in
    India are a result of examination and implementation of its established building
    traditions and outside cultural interactions.
    The most well-known example of Indian
    architecture is the Taj Mahal, built by
    Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to honor his
    third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It combines
    elements from Islamic, Persian, Ottoman
    Turkish and Indian architectural styles. India
    also has many ancient temples.
    Some Examples for
    Architecture in INDIA

    Tradition:



    The uniqueness of Indian culture lies in its
    strong social system and family values .

    The elders are considered the driving force
    and so are respected and loved .

    The guests are considered as gods and are
    treated with respect and love, even if by
    foregoing some of the personal pleasures.
    Food:

    Indian cuisine boasts Arab, Turkish and European influences. It is known for its large assortment
    of dishes and its liberal use of herbs and spices. Cooking styles vary from region to region.
    Wheat, Basmati rice and pulses with chana
    (Bengal gram) are important staples of the
    Indian diet. The food is rich with curries
    and spices, including ginger, coriander,
    cardamom, turmeric, dried hot peppers, and
    cinnamon, among others.
    Arts:

    Indian dance has a tradition of more than 2,000 years. The major classical dance
    traditions Bharata Natyam, Kathak, Odissi, Manipuri, Kuchipudi, Mohiniattam and
    Kathakali.., e.t.c. draw on themes from mythology and literature and have rigid
    presentation rules.
    Clothing:

    Indian clothing is closely identified with the colorful silk saris worn by many of the countrys
    women. The traditional clothing for men is the dhoti, an unstitched piece of cloth about
    5 yards long that is tied around the waist and
    legs. Men also wear a kurta, a loose shirt that is
    worn about knee-length. For special occasions,
    men wear a sherwani, which is a long coat that is
    buttoned up to the collar and down to the knees.

    Some Indian Clothing Styles :
    Customs and celebrations:

    India, being a multi-cultural and multi-religious society, celebrates holidays and festivals of various
    religions. The three national holidays in India, the Independence Day, the Republic Day and
    the Gandhi Jayanti, are celebrated with zeal and enthusiasm across India. In addition, many Indian
    states and regions have local festivals depending on prevalent religious and linguistic demographics.
    Popular religious festivals include the Hindu festivals of Navratri, Diwali, Maha Shivratri, Ganesh
    Chaturthi, Durga puja, Holi, Ratha-Yatra, Ugadi, Rakshabandhan, and Dussehra. Several harvest
    festivals such as Sankranthi, Pongal and Raja Sankaranti swinging festival "Nuakhai" are also fairly
    popular.

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