India

Culture

• Hindu Music

Tilaka•A religious mark worn mainly on the forehead, and is made of sandal paste, clay or ash.•Worn by Vaishnavas, and Shaivas.•Different types mean different schools of theology.

•Known as the Dastaar.•Wound around the head several times and held in place by own tension.•Taught at young age.•Ends must be tucked in.

•Meant to become one with head.•Reminder of principles of faith.•Discipline, honestly, sound ethics, spirituality, and humility.•Commitment to gurus.•Controls long hair that is another sign of commitment to religion.

•Can affect a man psychologically.•Gives inner strength and helps channel the virtuousness of the gurus.•Encouraged to behave better.

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Taj Mahal (Crown Palace)•Known as one of the eight wonders of the world.•Built in memory of Muslim Emperor Shah Jahan’s wife, Mumtaz Mahal.•22 years to build, her grave is in the lower chamber. His grave was added later.•The central dome rises to 213 feet.

Architecture

Namgyal Monastery

Tibetan Monastery

India Gate•Indian War memorial.•Army’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.•Anar Jawan Jyoti ( the flame of the immortal soldier) that burns 24/7.

Gandhi

Bhramin

Kshatriya

Vaishya

Sudra

Untouchables