Cultural diversity of India
India has a history of thousands of years. There are very few countries in the world with such a long history and such an ancient culture. People have been living in India since the Stone Age. People came to India from different parts of India. They became one with the culture here. This has shaped a mixed Indian culture.
We are all Indians living in different parts of the country. Despite the diversity in language, literature, art, etc., we are one as Indians. This diversity has been instrumental in creating a sense of unity among Indians. Our social life is enriched by diversity.
Languages in India:
Many languages are spoken in India. Hindi and English are the languages used in our country. Marathi is the official language of Maharashtra.
Festivals:
Festivals: Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists, Jains, Sikhs, Christians, Parsis, Jews live in India. Various festivals are celebrated in the country. Agriculture is the main occupation of our country. Many of our festivals are related to agriculture and the environment. Dussehra, Diwali, Holi in Maharashtra; Vaishakhi is celebrated in Punjab, Eruwak Punnam in Andhra Pradesh, Pongal in Tamil Nadu and Onam in Kerala. Ramadan Eid, Christmas, Buddhapurnima, Sanvatsari, Pateti are the important festivals.
Festivals and celebrations of any religion, all Indians happily participate in them. Greet each other. The feeling of oneness grows between them.
Costume and diet:
Variety is found in the dress and diet of Indians. The costume depends on the nature, climate and traditions of the area. The diet of the people of India is also diverse. This diversity is due to geographical differences such as climate, crops. For example, the diet of Punjabis consists mainly of dal-roti. People on the coast eat rice and fish.
Shelter:
There is also diversity in the way houses are built in India. Many houses in rural areas have mud walls. Some houses are noisy. Houses in areas with high rainfall have low roofs. Where there is less rain, there are dhaba houses. In large cities, multi-storey buildings can be seen.
Games:
Many types of games have been played in India since ancient times. We play a lot of sports like Viti - Dandu, Chess, Wrestling, Jhimma, Fugdi, Mallakhamba, Lagori, Atyapatya, Khokho, Kabaddi. We also have modern sports like Hockey, Cricket etc.
Sport has a very important place in our lives. Sports instill in us the qualities of cooperation and unity. Perseverance and passion are more important than winning or losing a game. Art:
Many arts like music, dance, handicrafts, painting, sculpture have developed in India.
A wide variety of music has been prevalent in our country since time immemorial. There are two major modes of Indian classical music, Hindustani music and Carnatic music. Apart from this, there are many types of folk music like Bhajan, Qawwali, Lavani, Povada.
The tradition of dance is also very old in India. There are many types of folk dances. The dances of Santhal, Naga, Mizo are especially attractive. Koli dance is famous in Maharashtra. Bhangra in Punjab, Ghumar in Rajasthan, Bihu in Assam, Garba in Gujarat, Yakshagan in Karnataka, Calcutta in Kerala are some of the Indian folk dances.
Classical dance forms like Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali etc. are especially famous.
Our country has developed different types of handicrafts since time immemorial. Earthenware, wicker and bamboo baskets, curtains, and vases are still widely used. The handicrafts developed in India show the skill and aesthetics of the artisans.
The tradition of painting in India dates back to the Paleolithic cave paintings. The Paleolithic cave paintings at Bhimbetka in Madhya Pradesh are famous. There are beautiful specimens of Indian painting in the caves at Ajanta. These paintings were painted about one and a half thousand years ago. The colors used in these paintings still look fresh. The fame of these paintings has spread all over the world.
Warli in Maharashtra and Madhubani in Bihar are famous tribal paintings.
Architecture:
Ancient caves are found in many places in India. The caves at Carle, Ajanta, Ellora are famous. The stupa at Sanchi is worth a visit. The Sun Temple of Konark, the Dilwada Temple of Abu, the Qutub Minar of Delhi, and the Taj Mahal of Agra are also characteristic. Raigad,Devagiri, Gwalior forts are magnificent. Janjira and Sindhudurg sea forts are worth visiting. The Golden Temple in Punjab is a masterpiece of architecture.
Our country has a rich historical heritage. Historical architecture is the glory of our country. Keep this valuable you must be saved. Care should be taken to ensure that these structures are not destroyed while visiting such places. We should all take care not to engrave names on the buildings and also not to damage the area.
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