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HIGHLIGHTS OF Indian Culture

HIGHLIGHTS OF Indian Culture. India’s People . People with different languages People with different religions People with different foods People with different clothing People with different celebrations. LanguageS. DIVERSE Religious Beliefs. Hinduism Buddhism Judaism

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HIGHLIGHTS OF Indian Culture

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  1. HIGHLIGHTS OFIndian Culture

  2. India’s People • People with different languages • People with different religions • People with different foods • People with different clothing • People with different celebrations

  3. LanguageS

  4. DIVERSE Religious Beliefs • Hinduism • Buddhism • Judaism • Sikhism • Christianity • Islam (Muslims) India is the birthplace of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainismand Sikhism.

  5. Eating habits • Rice • Vegetables • Masala(Spices) • Tea-common drink • Every zone has its own special diet.> East Indian dishes> West Indian dishes> North Indian dishes> South Indian dishes • Vegetarian foods • Non-Vegetarian foods

  6. Traditional clothing • Saree • Salwar • Kurta • Dhoti • Lungi • Sheerwani

  7. Traditional Music of India • Hindustani -means classical music of North India • Carnatic- means classical music of South India

  8. Elements of Indian Music • Melody (raga) • Drone (harmony) • Rhythm (tala)

  9. Dance FORMS • Every dance represents a different culture and ethos of a region or group. • Often based on Hindu traditions at religious events • A lot of classical dances

  10. Well-known folk dances • Bhangra of Punjab • Bihu of Assam

  11. Kuchipudi of Andhra Pradesh • Almost every state of India has their special dancing format.

  12. Festivals • India is called the land of festivals and fairs • There are many different festivals because of the varied religions • One festival that doesn't depend on the religion: • Independence Day

  13. greetings • The traditional Indian greeting namaste is uttered while joining palms together (as if in prayer) under the chin, slightly nodding the head, and looking down.

  14. Forms of address • The suffix ji(pronounced “jee”), is appropriate for both genders, regardless of age. It can be attached to a given name as in “Michael-ji”, or “Jones-ji”. A more familiar (though more humble) suffix is sahab(pronounced “saab”). It can also be used with titles (e.g., “Doctor- sahab” or “Professor-sahab”). __________________________________________________ • People older than you are never addressed by first names. Their names are often followed by aunty or uncle (e.g., “Sheila Aunty”), whether they are related to you or not. Teachers and professors are always Sir or Maʼam, with these forms of address often persisting well after graduation. ___________________________________________________ • People use suffix bhaiya for male & didi for female after addresse’s name; who are of same age group.

  15. India, a land of UNITY in DIVERSITY

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