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INDIAN

Culture and Tradition

Presentation By

D.S.R.M.M.Deepak

B.V.Pavan Kumar

B.V.Sai Kiran


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ANAMASTETO ALL !!!

Nama: bow

Te: to you.

namo: stu te

- let there be a salutation to you


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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.


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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 thelanguages of India belong to two families, and .


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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.

Christiansand Sikhsmake up a small percentage of

the population, and there are even fewer Buddhists

andJains.


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Architecture:

Indian architecture progressed with time and assimilated the many influences thatcame 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 byMughal 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.
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Some Examples for

Architecturein INDIA


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Tradition:

The uniqueness of Indian culture lies in its

strong social system and family values .

The elders are considered the driving forceand 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.


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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.


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Arts:

Indian dance has a tradition of more than 2,000 years. The major classical dance

traditions Bharata Natyam, Kathak, Odissi, Manipuri, Kuchipudi, Mohiniattam andKathakali.., e.t.c. draw on themes from mythology and literature and have rigid

presentation rules.


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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.


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Some Indian Clothing Styles :


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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, Pongaland Raja Sankaranti swinging festival Nuakhai" are also fairly

popular.


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