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Few countries in the world have such an ancient and diverse
culture as India's. It’s culture is over 5000 years old. Its
physical, religious and racial variety is as immense as its
linguistic diversity.
SARI: It is only one of the many
traditional garments worn by
women, yet it has somehow become
the national dress of Indian women.
A sari is a rectangular piece of cloth
which is five to six yards in length.
The style, color and texture of this
cloth varies and it might be made
from cotton, silk or one of the
several man-made materials. The sari
has an ageless charm since it is not
cut or tailored for a particular size.
It can also be worn in several ways
and its manner of wearing as well
as its color and texture are
indicative of the status, age,
occupation, region and religion of a
woman.
In India, religion is a way of life. It is an integral
part of the entire Indian tradition. For the majority
of Indians, religion permeates every aspect of life,
from common-place daily chores to education and
politics. Secular India is home to Hinduism, Islam,
Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism and other
innumerable religious traditions. Hinduism is the
dominant faith, practised by over 80% of the
population. Besides Hindus, Muslims are the most
prominent religious group and are an integral part
of Indian society. Each has its own pilgrimage
sites, heroes, legends and even culinary specialties,
mingling in a unique diversity that is the very pulse
of society.
· Hinduism
· Islam
· Buddhism
· Jainism
· Sikhism
· Christianity
· Zoroastrianism
Hinduism is perhaps the only religious
tradition that is so diversified in its
theoretical premises and practical expressions
as to be called a "museum of religions". This
religion cannot be traced to a specific founder
nor does it have a "holy book" as a basic
scriptural guide. Unlike most other religions,
Hinduism does not worship one particular
god. One may worship Shiva or Vishnu or
Rama or Krishna or some other gods and
goddesses. Hinduism takes many forms from
serene private prayer to public festivals.
There are festivals and ceremonies associated
not only with gods and goddesses but also
with the sun, moon, planets, rivers, oceans,
trees and animals. These innumerable festive
occasions lend Hinduism its amazing popular
appeal and make the Indian tradition rich
and colorful.
SHIVA - is the destroyer of the world she is responsible for change both in
the form of death and destruction Shiva is one of the most complex gods of
India. He is the destroyer and the restorer, and the symbol of sensuality. the
benevolent herdsman of souls.
VISHNU- is one of the principal Hindu deities, worshipped as the protector
and preserver of the world and restorer of moral order. He is known through
his incarnations. Thought to be linked with an earlier sun god, Vishnu’s ten
incarnations may also be examples of older gods.
RAMA- Lord Rama is known as the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Rama is the symbol of courtesy and virtue, a man of values and morals. Lord
Rama is considered to have taken birth on the earth to destroy the evil forces
of the age.
GANESHA- is one of Hinduisms most popular deities. He is the remover of
obstacles, the deity whom worshippers first acknowledge when they visit a
temple. He is also patron of letters and of learning; he is the legendary scribe
who, using his broken tusk, which he often holds, wrote down parts of the
Mahabharata epic.
India's Temples, Ashrams And Gurus
South India is filled with important Hindu temples, from the enormous Shri Meenakshi temple in the city of Madurai to the
Shiva and Vishnu temples in Kanchipuram and Hindu pilgrim destinations such as Rameshwaram.
The Golden Temple In Amritsar
The Golden Temple in Amritsar, in the state of Punjab, is the holiest place for Sikhs, who form the world's fifth largest
religion. Most Sikhs visit the temple, called Harimandir Sahib, at least once in their lives. Here is also kept Sikhism's holy
book, the Guru Granth Sahib. Verses are continuously sung from the book in the gurudwara (temple). Unlike some religious
sites in India, the Golden Temple is open to visitors of all religions, men and women alike. The atmosphere inside the temple is
incredibly peaceful, especially when compared to the city of Amritsar outside.
India's Holy Cities Haridwar And Varanasi
The city of Haridwar in the foothills of the Himalayas, in the state of Uttaranchal, is where the river Ganges emerges from
the mountains and flows to the North Indian plains. Haridwar attracts crowds of Hindu pilgrims, and is the venue for the
famous Kumbh Mela festival in 2010.
Further down the Ganges, in the sacred city of Varanasi (Benares), crowds of pilgrims bathe on the river every day, while
crowds of tourists take photos of them from a river boat. But even though it is a major tourist attraction, Varanasi remains
one of Hinduism’s holiest cities. There are several fascinating temples here as well as places to learn about Hinduism, yoga
and meditation.
People of India basically follow the arranged marriage system, and they consider it as something great.
Dating is a taboo in that country. Indian people give much importance to family relationship. The
parents take care of their children, and the children obey their parents. Parents find suitable spouses for
their children from appropriate families. So, there is no chance of marrying outside their own religion,
social status or economic class. This protects the couple from the problems that usually originate from
difference of religion, caste and class. Through a marriage two families come into mutual relationship,
and both families together try to work out the marriage if problems arise in the marriage.
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