India is the land of many cultures, you can witness the diversity in every thirty miles you travel yet it feels so united as a country.
The Unique beauty of Indian culture
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There are over 700 languages out of which 22 are constitutional languages.
Many Languages, One Identity
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India is the birthplace of several major world religions-Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism have their origins in this land, and Islam and Christianity thrive here today too.
Birthplace of Many Faiths
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India has seen the growth of several artistic and architectural styles- From the 290,000 year old Bhimbetka petroglyphs to the artistic and architectural marvels of the Ajanta and Ellora caves.
Bustling Hub of Art and Architecture
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India is home to several thousand year old schools of classical music- from the South Indian Carnatic to the North Indian Hindustani and the East Indian Odissi.
India’s Legacy of Musical Mastery
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The daily wear worn across India is simple and practical, but elegant. From the dhoti to the saree, Indian clothing is effortlessly comfortable and graceful at the same time!
Indian Clothing: Simple Yet Elegant
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The culinary cultures of India are many and varied- spices, lentils, vegetables, red meat and seafood- are used in order to produce something enticing to every palate.
Foodies’ Paradise:
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Indian festivals are a time of joy and togetherness. People across India celebrate festivals of all religions together irrespective of their own faiths- coming together despite differences
Uniqueness of Indian Festivals
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