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The Culture of India

The Culture of India. Foods of India.

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The Culture of India

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  1. The Culture of India

  2. Foods of India • According to http://www.indiaforvisitors.com/food/food.htm, The essence of good Indian cooking revolves around the appropriate use of aromatic spices. The skill lies in the subtle blending of a variety of spices to enhance rather than overwhelm the basic flavor of a particular dish. These spices are also used as appetizers and digestives. • Besides spices, the other main ingredients of Indian cooking and Indian meals are milk products like ghee (used as a cooking medium) and curd or dahi. Lentils or dals are also common across the country and regional preferences and availability determine the actual use in a particular area. Vegetables naturally differ across regions and with seasons. The style of cooking vegetables is dependent upon the main dish or cereal with which they are served. Masala dosa (right) is a dish served in a restaurant in southern India. http://www.indianfoodforever.com/snacks/masala-dosa.html

  3. Currency • As taken from www.coins.in- • India’s history is vast and extensive and it is impossible to talk about Indian coinage without delving into its history. India’s historic coinage can be dated back to some 2600 odd years. A trail of India’s intricate coins can be seen with the coming of rulers like Alexander the Great, the Dutch, the Portuguese, and the British. It is important to note that old Indian coins are not just odd pieces of metal, they are our links to the past which help us understand our rich culture and heritage better. A hint at the multi-cultural forces that shaped this country is witnessed from coins dating back to Kanishka, featuring Iranian goddesses and Zoroastrian ideas.

  4. Beliefs • As taken from adaniel.tripod.com, “India is known as the land of spirituality and philosophy, and was the birthplace of some religions, which even exist today in the world. • The most dominant religion in India today is Hinduism. About 80% of Indians are Hindus. Hinduism is a colorful religion with a vast gallery of gods and goddesses. Hinduism is one of the ancient religions in the world. It is supposed to have developed about 5000 years ago. Later on in the ancient period, other religions developed in India. • Around 500 BC two other religions developed in India, namely, Buddhism and Jainism. Today only about 0.5% of Indians are Jains and about 0.7% are Buddhist. In ancient times, Jainism and especially Buddhism were very popular in India. Indians who accepted Buddhist philosophy spread it not only within the Indian sub-continent, but also to kingdoms east and south of India.”

  5. Celebrations and Holidays • According to the information from gocurrency.com, “There are three national holidays that are celebrated by everyone in India, in all states and union territories. These include Independence Day and Republic Day, as well as Gandhi Jayanti. Gandhi Jayanti is a day to honor Mahatma Gandhi, considered the “Father of the Nation,” and is celebrated on his birthday, October 2nd. The day is one of prayer service and tributes all over India, especially in Raj Ghat, Gandhi’s memorial in New Delhi. This Popular celebration includes prayer meetings, honorary ceremonies as well as educating the young on Gandhi and his life.”

  6. Works Cited • http://www.indianchild.com/history_of_india.htm • http://www.gocurrency.com/articles/india.htm • adaniel@tripod.com • www.coins.in- • http://www.indiaforvisitors.com/food/food.htm • http://www.indianfoodforever.com/snacks/masala-dosa.html

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