The amazing CULTURE OF INDIA GREETINGS Namaste

The amazing CULTURE OF INDIA

GREETINGS Namaste or Namaskar is a common greeting. Namaste is a folded hand gesture. May be translated in variety of regional languages like Ram in Rajasthan, Jai Shri Krishna in Gujarat.

RELIGION India is home to diversity of Religion. Birthplace of religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism & Jainism. Hinduism is the third largest Religion after Christianity & Islam.

FESTIVALS OF INDIA India is a multi cultural and multi religious society which celebrates many beautiful and colorful festivals. National Holidays like Independence day are celebrated with zeal and enthusiasm on 15 th August every year. Some major festivals are discussed in the next slides.

DIWALI Diwali also known as festival of lights. The biggest festival of India. People clean, renovate & decorate their houses and offices with Rangolis. The houses and cities are bathed in lights with diyas, candles and lamps. People participate in family pooja (prayers) typically to Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth & Prosperity. People meet, greet & light crackers.

HOLI Holi is also known as festival of colors. Celebrated in the spring season. Celebration starts the night before holi with holika bonfire. People sing and dance, apply dry color and burst water balloon on each other. People laugh, chit chat and eat several delicacies with signature cocktails such as bhang sharbat.

CUISINE Indian cuisine encompasses a wide variety of regional cuisines with locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Influenced by cultural choices and traditions. Rich in spices, taste and aroma.

SNACKS Some of the popular Snacks include : Golgappe Bhelpuri Pav Bhaji Chole Bhature Dhokla Pakora, Samosa, Kachori Upma Idli & Dosa

MAIN COURSE Famous traditional Main course dishes are : Biryani Rajma Dal Paneer Butter Chicken Rogan Josh Fish Curries Chicken Korma

SWEETS Sweets are the essential part of indian cuisine. Wide variety of traditional and regional sweets which are popular all over the country. Served both hot and cold.

SOME OF THEFAMOUS SWEETS ARE : Jalebi Gulab Jamun Rosogulla Sandesh Gajar Halwa Kulfi Ras Malai Kaju Katli Laddu Kheer

CLOTHING OF INDIA Clothing varies to region, ethnicity & geography. Clothing includes different styles and fashions.

WOMEN’S CLOTHING Traditional indian clothing for women includes : Sari Ghagra Choli Salwar Kameez Lehnga Chunni

MEN’S CLOTHING Traditional indian clothing for men includes : Dhoti Lungi Kurta Payjama Shirt & Pants Headgears for men include : Rajasthani Sapha Gandhi topi Mysore Peta

WEDDINGS IN INDIA Weddings are the festive occassions in India. Celebrated with extensive decorations and royality. Designer costumes, henna designs on hands of bride and Grand Parties. 80 percent weddings are Hindu weddings and celebrated with rituals of rounds around the holy fire to tie the knot.

HISTORY &ARCHITECTURE Amazing heritage of architecture from ancient era which made a presence around the world. Blend of modern and traditional methods of building and architecture.

PERFORMING ARTS Various facets of performing arts in all genres. Music: Classical & Regional Music Indian Musical Instruments Dance: Kathak Bharatnatyam Kuchipudi Kathakali & many more. Drama & Films: Bollywood (Film Industry) One of the biggest producers of films in the world.

Indian Musical Instruments

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