India Culture

Ancient male Goddess lord Krishna in wood. Society has, for millennia, used art in its various forms to record its history, give testimony to its culture, enhance its religion and express its identity. As the community evolves and experiences developments, technological advances or changes in its climate and location, its art necessarily changes to reflect this altered … [Read more...] about India – Art

Woman posing namaskaram action in blue sari. The clothing for which India is known is very different from that of most other countries in the world. This is for two major reasons (apart from cultural differences); namely, the climate and the religious specifications. This country is incredibly hot and often wet or humid. However, Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam require that … [Read more...] about India – Clothing

Lotus flower. To learn about the national symbols of a country is to catch a unique glimpse into the history, culture and priorities of that country’s people. National FlagThe design of India’s flag was adopted in July 1947. It is horizontally oriented and is made up of three main bands of colour – deep saffron (or orange) at the top, white in the middle and a dark bottle … [Read more...] about India – National Symbols

Vintage map of India from the 19th century.Map from 1879 India enjoys a rich and ancient history, made all the more complex and intense by the importance placed on religion and mythology. In addition, explorers from around the world would visit India, even centuries ago, to discover its natural and mineral value. These outside influences played a key role in the development … [Read more...] about India – Etymology

Sir Muhammad Iqbal Because of the complex array of languages and religions in India, the literature that has evolved out of this context has been deep, multifaceted and intricate; a true reflection of the lives and cultures of the local people. Traditionally, literature was in the form of oral legends and tales, passed from one generation to the next in the form of recited … [Read more...] about Indian Literature