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INDIAN TRADITION AND CULTURE

INDIAN TRADITION AND CULTURE. Nyles Peraira 7A. A NAMASTE TO ALL!. Namaḥ , to bow te , "to you." namo: stu te "let there be a salutation to you”. GARLANDING.

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INDIAN TRADITION AND CULTURE

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  1. INDIAN TRADITION AND CULTURE NylesPeraira 7A

  2. A NAMASTE TO ALL! • Namaḥ, to bow • te, "to you." • namo: stu te • "let there be a salutation to you”

  3. GARLANDING There are basically two reasons behind the garlanding tradition of India. Firstly, it showcases one's happiness at receiving the particular guest and secondly, it is a form of publicly acknowledging the guest's importance.

  4. The National Flag • The flag's saffron color symbolizes courage and sacrifice • white stands for peace and truth, • and green is for faith and chivalry, • blue represents the color of the sky and the ocean. • The 24 spokes of the wheel (Ashoka Chakra), correspond with the 24 hours of the day, implying that there is life in movement and death in stagnation.

  5. There are 28 states and 7 Union Territories in India

  6. Total population: 1.06 billion people • 72% in Rural areas • Religion: Hindu 81.3%, Muslim 12%, Christian 2.3%, Sikh 1.9%, other groups including Buddhist, Jain, Parsi 2.5% ( AC TO 2000 ss report) • 41.6% of the total Indian population in India are Below Poverty Line. • 75% of the poor are in rural areas, most of them are daily wagers, self-employed householders , and landless labourers.

  7. 1,652 mother tongues (languages) in India. National Language is Hindi • Official languages are English and Hindi • There are four Major Castes in India the Brahmins (teachers, scholars and priests) , the Kshatriyas (kings, warriors and administrators) , the Shudras (service providers, laborers) and Vyshyas (agriculturists and traders) which have evolved to 1000 more castes and sub castes.

  8. The National Tree • Indian fig tree, whose branches root themselves like new trees over a large area. • The roots then give rise to more trunks and branches. • This tree is considered immortal and is an integral part of the myths and legends of India. • Even today, the banyan tree is the focal point of village life and the village council meets under the shade of this tree.

  9. The National Flower • It is a sacred flower and occupies a unique position in the art and mythology of ancient India and has been an auspicious symbol of Indian culture since time immemorial.

  10. The National Animal-Tiger

  11. The National Bird

  12. The National Fruit

  13. Dining Etiquette • Indian cuisine relishes in its flavors and spices. • Much Indian food is eaten with the fingers. • The guest of honour is served first, followed by the men, and the children are served last. • Women typically serve the men and eat later. • You may be asked to wash your hands before and after sitting down to a meal. • Always use your right hand to eat, whether you are using utensils or your fingers. • Take off your shoes before entering the house.

  14. Indian Attires

  15. Ethnic Wear

  16. Wedding Attires

  17. Indian tradition • The uniqueness of Indian culture lies in its strong social system and family values . • The elders are considered the driving force and so are respected and loved . • The guests are considered as gods and are treated with respect and love, even if by foregoing some of the personal pleasures.

  18. TOUCHING FEET

  19. Name Protocol • Younger never uses the proper name of their elders. (eg: Anna, Akka etc.) • Only people of the same age will address each other by first name. • CAUTION WITH FOOTWEAR: It is very important to apologize immediately if one touches someone with his or her shoe or sandal

  20. THANK YOU VERY MUCH

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