CONCEPTS OF INDIAN CULTURE

1.Religion in India:
Four religions such as Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism, and Buddhism were born in
India. In this country a person may found people of different faiths. Religion in
India is a significant part of its culture. One may be confused how people of
different faiths may live in peace and harmony.
The Constitution of India made it possible. Religious tolerance in India was
established by custom and law.

2.Traditional Cultural Values:

To traditional cultural values in India belongs one special value different
from others: touching feet of elders. Younger people and children show respect and
honor to elders.
It is a common gesture to touch feet of elders in India.
Namaste is the first word a person hears when step up into India. This is
traditional Indian greeting. This feature also belongs to traditional cultural
values.

3.Family Structure:
Traditional Indian family is joint family. It means that more than one
generation live in one house. To live under the one roof is a unique experience for
a person. The grandfather is the main authority in family matters. Although this
tradition is old and makes family ties close, it breaks up. Most people in India
turn to nuclear family system.

4. Dance and Music:

These two items are integral parts of every culture. Folk dances in the
country have numerous styles. Local traditions have shaped their own idea of a
dance. Indian dance is the expression of inner beauty.

5. Marriage in india:
From ages in India prevailed arranged marriage. It may sound strange
especially for people from West countries. Today in India many young people have
their marriages planned by parents. What is interesting, the young do not protest.
still in india there is a subject of child marriages which are taking part in
places like rajasthan , uttar pradesh ....so it is our responsibility to prevent
these heinius culture traditions.

6. Indian cousine:
This country is a wonderful place for food. Its cuisine is diverse no less
than India. The way of cooking and taste of dishes make Indian cuisine different
from other. The way one dish is cooked depends on the region where it is made.

7. Clothing:
Indian clothing style is different in every region. People wear traditional
cloth as well as modern. During festive occasions people put on traditional
clothing. Thus, deffrernt states have their own cultural dresses for both men and
women, for example, south indians are having traditional sarees for women and
dhotis and panchas for men of all ages.