Traditions Of India

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Facts 5,000 year old civilization

325 languages spoken 1,652 dialects

18 ofcial languages

29 states, 5 union territories

328 !illion s" kilo!eters # $rea %,516 kilo!eters # &oastline

1,000,000,000 people in 2000

'arlia!entary (or! o( )overn!ent

*ecular de!ocratic constitution

+orlds largest de!ocracy since 55 years t-largest econo!y

Fastest gro.ing / super po.er

/ndian ail.ays ,t-e iggest e!ployer in t-e .orld


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Festivals(

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&elerated in autu!n, !ainly in 7enga -e4ivine ot-er :good; is represented astra!pling under(oot t-e de!on a-is-asur

:evil; .-o terrorized t-e eart- until -e .asslain y -er


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-e spectacular eleven day )anes-&-aturt-i (estival -onors t-e irt- o(t-e eloved


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&elerated !ainly y !erc-ants in autu!n,a(ter 4ase-ra, c-ie?y in nort-ern /ndia -e.ord di.ali co!es (to! t-e


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&elerated on $ugust 15, .-ic- is t-eanniversary o( t-e day in 19% .-enindependence .as (or!ally granted at!idnig-t to /ndia 'rior to t-is t-e7ritis- -ad ruled /ndia (or over 200years

-ere is a ?ag -oisting cere!ony insc-ools, institutions and -o!es .-eret-e national ant-e! :.ritten yaindranat- agore; is sung


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Fa!ousand!arks


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Taj Mahal, AgraA Tribute to Beauty is a "symbol of eternal love, regarded as one of the eightwonders of the world it is built entirely of white marble and seems to glow inthe light of the full moon. Like a jewel, the Taj sparkles in moonlight when thesemipre!ious stones inlaid into the white marble on the main mausoleum !at!h

the glow of the moon.

Taj Mahal, AgraA Tribute to Beauty is a "symbol of eternal love, regarded as one of the eightwonders of the world it is built entirely of white marble and seems to glow inthe light of the full moon. Like a jewel, the Taj sparkles in moonlight when thesemipre!ious stones inlaid into the white marble on the main mausoleum !at!h

the glow of the moon.


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ndia #ate, $elhi#ateway made of %and %tone is very dominating and intimidating in its outlook.The interesting thing about the $elhi gate is that it has its !entury old woodenlo!king system. The system is very !omple& and thus it had remained unused

sin!e the times of British

ndia #ate, $elhi#ateway made of %and %tone is very dominating and intimidating in its outlook.The interesting thing about the $elhi gate is that it has its !entury old woodenlo!king system. The system is very !omple& and thus it had remained unused

sin!e the times of British


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Lotus Temple, $elhiLo!ated in the south of $elhi, it is lotus shaped and has rightly been given thename. t is open to all faiths and is an ideal pla!e for meditation and obtainingpea!e and tran'uility.

Lotus Temple, $elhiLo!ated in the south of $elhi, it is lotus shaped and has rightly been given thename. t is open to all faiths and is an ideal pla!e for meditation and obtainingpea!e and tran'uility.


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(utub Minar, $elhi)amed as the highest bri!k minaret of the world, *ighest bri!k tower in the

world This ornate tower is now an eminent member of the +orld *eritage

%ite !ommunity

(utub Minar, $elhi)amed as the highest bri!k minaret of the world, *ighest bri!k tower in the

world This ornate tower is now an eminent member of the +orld *eritage

%ite !ommunity


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ed )ort, $elhi$elhi-s famous ed )ort is known by that name be!ause of the red stone with

whi!h it is built and it is one of the most magnifi!ent pala!es in the world,famous for its deli!ately !arved inlaid and oyal !hambers

ed )ort, $elhi$elhi-s famous ed )ort is known by that name be!ause of the red stone with

whi!h it is built and it is one of the most magnifi!ent pala!es in the world,famous for its deli!ately !arved inlaid and oyal !hambers


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Akshardham Temple, $elhit is worlds largest *indu temple The monument is a fusion of severalar!hite!tural styles of pink stone and pure white marble. /ink stone symboli0esdevotion in eternal bloom and white marble of absolute purity and eternalpea!e. t is one of the wonders of the modern world, and the wonders of modern

ndia.

Akshardham Temple, $elhit is worlds largest *indu temple The monument is a fusion of severalar!hite!tural styles of pink stone and pure white marble. /ink stone symboli0esdevotion in eternal bloom and white marble of absolute purity and eternalpea!e. t is one of the wonders of the modern world, and the wonders of modern

ndia.


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1antar Mantar, 1aipurt is the largest stone observatory in the +orld The observatory has fourteenstatisti!al instruments for measuring time, predi!ting e!lipses and to as!ertainother astronomi!al events

1antar Mantar, 1aipurt is the largest stone observatory in the +orld The observatory has fourteenstatisti!al instruments for measuring time, predi!ting e!lipses and to as!ertainother astronomi!al events


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*awa Mahal, 1aipurt is also known as 2/ala!e of +inds 2 is the most sensational monument in the!ity of 1aipur. was originally !onstru!ted to offer women of the !ourt an upperhand, so that they !an wat!h the a!tivities taking pla!e in the ba0aar and thesurrounding streets it is shaped like a pyramid and is a fivestoried building,

with number of small windows and s!reens, with ar!hed roofs .

*awa Mahal, 1aipurt is also known as 2/ala!e of +inds 2 is the most sensational monument in the!ity of 1aipur. was originally !onstru!ted to offer women of the !ourt an upperhand, so that they !an wat!h the a!tivities taking pla!e in the ba0aar and thesurrounding streets it is shaped like a pyramid and is a fivestoried building,

with number of small windows and s!reens, with ar!hed roofs .


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#olden Temple, Amritsar3ne of the most famous religious pla!es in ndia. Lo!ated in the !ity of Amritsar,its name literally means *ouse of #od. , ri!hly ornamented with marbles!ulptures, golden gilding, and large 'uantities of pre!ious stones it is a pla!e of

both stupendous beauty and sublime pea!efulness

#olden Temple, Amritsar3ne of the most famous religious pla!es in ndia. Lo!ated in the !ity of Amritsar,its name literally means *ouse of #od. , ri!hly ornamented with marbles!ulptures, golden gilding, and large 'uantities of pre!ious stones it is a pla!e of

both stupendous beauty and sublime pea!efulness


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1al Mahal, 1aipurt is noted for its sophisti!ated design and grand ar!hite!ture. The /ala!e was

developed as a pleasure spot and was used for the royal du!k shooting parties.t is a fivestory pala!e, with the first four floors being submerged under water

1al Mahal, 1aipurt is noted for its sophisti!ated design and grand ar!hite!ture. The /ala!e was

developed as a pleasure spot and was used for the royal du!k shooting parties.t is a fivestory pala!e, with the first four floors being submerged under water


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4i!toria Memorial, 5olkattat was built to !ommemorate (ueen 4i!torias 67year reign over ndia t!urrently serves as a museum. it is a majesti! white marble building surrounded

by a sprawling garden. A bla!k bron0e Angel of 4i!tory, holding a bugle in herhand is pla!ed at the ape& of the dome

4i!toria Memorial, 5olkattat was built to !ommemorate (ueen 4i!torias 67year reign over ndia t!urrently serves as a museum. it is a majesti! white marble building surrounded

by a sprawling garden. A bla!k bron0e Angel of 4i!tory, holding a bugle in herhand is pla!ed at the ape& of the dome


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Meenaskshi Temple, Madurai3ne of the largest temple !omple&es in ndia, the grandeur of the Meenakshitemple has remained undiminished for the past two thousand years. t has 86gateways, ranging in height from 97 to 7: m, the tallest being the southern one.The southern gateway is beautifully proportioned and is nine stories high,!rowded with the images of gods, goddesses. in brilliant !olors.

Meenaskshi Temple, Madurai3ne of the largest temple !omple&es in ndia, the grandeur of the Meenakshitemple has remained undiminished for the past two thousand years. t has 86gateways, ranging in height from 97 to 7: m, the tallest being the southern one.The southern gateway is beautifully proportioned and is nine stories high,!rowded with the images of gods, goddesses. in brilliant !olors.


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5hajuraho Land of The Moon #od%ituated in Madhya /radesh, ndia, 5hajuraho oo0es with passion, eroti!ism,dan!e and musi! and other finesses of !reative arts depi!ted in s!ulpture andimages of the temples

5hajuraho Land of The Moon #od%ituated in Madhya /radesh, ndia, 5hajuraho oo0es with passion, eroti!ism,dan!e and musi! and other finesses of !reative arts depi!ted in s!ulpture andimages of the temples


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Lake /ala!e, ;daipurThis pala!e is situated on an island, in the middle of Lake /i!hola.


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4ance in /ndiarigin o( 4ance in /ndia

In (indu mythology,dance is believed tohave been conceived

by Brahma. Brahmains#ired the sageBharata Muni to $ritethe atya /hastra, atreatise on#erforming arts, from

$hich a codi0ed#ractice of dance anddrama emerged.

/hiva as atara1a is$orshi##ed as the ord of

Dance in (induism.


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4ance in /ndia&lassical

4anceBharatanatyam

Dating bac to2333 BC",

Bharatanatyamisa classical dancefrom the /outhIndian state of&amil adu,#racticed

#redominantly inmodern times by$omen. &hedance is usuallyaccom#anied byclassical Carnaticmusic.

=at-akali

*athaali is a highlystyli4ed classical

dance-drama form$hich originated from*erala in the 25thcentury.6789&hisclassical dance form is#articularly noticed for

dancer:s elaboratecostume, to$eringhead gear, billo$ingsirts, and long silvernails.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dance_in_India#cite_note-Zarrilli1984-23http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dance_in_India#cite_note-Zarrilli1984-23


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Flavors ( /ndia


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