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Culture of India
Few
countries in the world have a tradition, culture
and variety as diverse as this multi-faceted
land called India. Subjected to successive waves
of migrants and marauders from distant lands,
they left an indelible imprint upon the Indian
way of life. It is this variety which provides a
breathtaking ensemble for experiences that are
uniquely Indian. India's physical, religious and
racial variety is as varied as its linguistic
diversity. |
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Underlying this
diversity lies the heritage of Indian
civilization and social structure from the very
earliest times until the present day.
Modern day India represents the largest
democracy in the world with a seamless picture
of unity in diversity, unparalleled elsewhere.
Here we have attempted to catalogue everything
Indian, be it religions, festivals, rituals,
artifacts, monuments, costumes, music and dance,
language and literature. Come and let us help
you discover a little more of fascinating India.
Arts
of India
India is famous
for her handicrafts and arts. In the days of
yore, under the patronage of kings and queens
Indian artisans would spend years creating
paintings, carvings, sculptures in stone and
wood, marble inlay work and intricate filigree
work in silver, to name only a few items of art
work. The princely rulers have gone but the
crafts are still alive and flourishing. And, it
is these traditional skills that have ensured
India’s importance as a shopper’s paradise. |
