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HIGHLIGHTS
OF
INDIAN CULTURE
INDIA’S PEOPLE
People with different languages
People with different religions
People with different foods
People with different clothing
People with different celebrations
LANGUAGES
DIVERSE RELIGIOUS BELIEFS
Hinduism Buddhism Judaism Sikhism Christianity Islam (Muslims)India is the birthplace of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and
Sikhism.
EATING HABITS
Rice Vegetables Masala
(Spices) Tea-common drink Every zone has its
own special diet.> East Indian dishes> West Indian dishes> North Indian dishes> South Indian dishes
Vegetarian foods Non-Vegetarian foods
TRADITIONAL CLOTHING
Saree
Salwar
Kurta
Dhoti
Lungi
Sheerwani
TRADITIONAL MUSIC OF INDIA
Hindustani -means classical music of North India
Carnatic - means classical music of South India
ELEMENTS OF INDIAN MUSIC
Melody (raga)
Drone (harmony)
Rhythm (tala)
DANCE FORMS
Every dance represents a different culture and ethos of a region or group.
Often based on Hindu traditions at religious events
A lot of classical dances
WELL-KNOWN FOLK DANCES
Bhangra of Punjab
Bihu of Assam
Kuchipudi of Andhra Pradesh
Almost every state of India has their special dancing format.
FESTIVALS
India is called the land of festivals and fairs
There are many different festivals because of the varied religions
One festival that doesn't depend on the religion: Independence Day
GREETINGS
The traditional Indian greeting namaste is uttered while joining palms together (as if in prayer) under the chin, slightly nodding the head, and looking down.
FORMS OF ADDRESS The suffix ji (pronounced “jee”), is appropriate for both
genders, regardless of age. It can be attached to a given name as in “Michael-ji”, or “Jones-ji”. A more familiar (though more humble) suffix is sahab (pronounced “saab”). It can also be used with titles (e.g., “Doctor- sahab” or “Professor-sahab”).
__________________________________________________ People older than you are never addressed by first names.
Their names are often followed by aunty or uncle (e.g., “Sheila Aunty”), whether they are related to you or not. Teachers and professors are always Sir or Maʼam, with these forms of address often persisting well after graduation.
___________________________________________________ People use suffix bhaiya for male & didi for female after
addresse’s name; who are of same age group.
India, a land of UNITY in DIVERSITY