NICOLAS SILVA GOMEZ VALENTINA RAMIREZ CAYCEDO VALENTINA CHACON BUITRAGO

1. Through India • NICOLAS SILVA GOMEZ • VALENTINA RAMIREZ CAYCEDO • VALENTINA CHACON BUITRAGO • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEbCUkVSajU • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHsHMGwIx6w&feature=related • http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=52268myzQ_o • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJKafnshvNg&feature=player_embedded नमस्ते

2. Introduction India is a Wonderful country full of geographical aspects,traditions,relgion,culture and holy cities that are beautiful. This aspects are showed in the novel WATER.

3. Index 1. Geographicalcontext • Map of india • Importantrivers • Holycities • Monsoonwinds • Himalaya Mountain Range 2. Novelwateranalysis • Conclusions • Apendix

4. Himalayan Mountains New-Delhi Indus River Varanasi Bihar Ganges River India Bombay Krishna River

5. Most important rivers Ganges river:Isa very important river india because The Ganges is the most sacred river to Hindu people. It is worshiped as the goddess Ganga in Hinduism. Indus river: Sindhu Darya Day is tribute to the River Indus. to raise awareness among people about the critical situation of the Indus Krishna river: The first holy place on the river Krishna is "DakshinKashiWai." is famous for the MahaganpatiMandir, & Kashivishweshwar temple. also famous for 7 Ghats on the river.

6. HOLY CITIES New Delhi capital city of India • New Delhi is one of the world’s top global cities. • is the most expensive city in India for expatriates in terms of cost of living. • is known for its wide, tree-lined boulevards and is home to numerous national institutions, museums and landmarks.

7. HOLY CITIES • Movie industry influence people from Bombay because people may change their traditions attach to traditions .People come to have a better life, and better jobs, also is one of the most tourist city in India. Bombay – Hollywood of India (Bollywood)

8. HOLY CITIES Bihar Bengal This city is one of poorest cities of India; For women this condition is really hard, thanks to this they have less chances to have a good husband, Also they live in bad conditions and can’t give a good dowry.

9. HOLY CITIES Varanasi The Diwali or light festival is the beginning of a new year. Also is very importantfor them because Varanasi is the spiritual heart of India. Hindus will say prayers to the goddess to have a successful year.

10. HOLY CITIES Rishikesh The Foothills of the Himalayas Is a place where people can go, relax, meditate, and do different activities like Pray, etc. Is a very important place to practice yoga, some places are ParmarthNiketan Ashram, Shivananda Ashram, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram, etc. There people can go and practice their religion rituals.

11. Monsoon winds Monsoon winds affect economical activities of India because of the climatic impact they have. • During summer winds there are heavy rains. Farmers depend on the rains to irrigate their land. Also, a great deal of India’s electricity is generated by water power provided by the monsoon rains. • Winter winds are hot and dry.The food business is affected because the crops die and there’s isn’t plenty food. Costs get higher. Summer Monsoon Winter Monsoon

12. Himalayan Mountain Range Himalayan mountain is very important for Hindu culture. Is not only the place where the Ganges river is born but the place that help develop economical and religious activities. It protects people from the monsoon winds. Also people think is sacred because Ganga goddes is very important to the Hindu religion.

13. Novel analysis • Characters status • Novel’splotdiagram • Marriageceremonies • Widows in India • Death in India • Story board

14. Characters social status Kashatriyas Vaisyas Pariah

15. Climax Novel’s plot diagram Kalyani is going out of the ashram because she is getting married with Narayan. Falling action Exposition: An Indian widow that wants to change her life and be in love. Resolution: Kalyani went to the Ganges river and suicide She was ashamed, She didn´t wanted to see Narayan Rising action Kalyani knowed that Narayan’s father have been with her, he was a client. She falls in love with Narayan. And they are really happy together

16. Marriage Traditions Colombia India • The ceremony is celebrated in a church. • Women choose with who to get married. • they have a “Despedida de soltera” • Use a white dress. • Weeding Ring. • Honey moon. • They don’t choose who to get married. • They get covered with gold paint. • Change bindi color. • Paint their hands and legs with henna. • The marriage preparation is a big business, rich weddings take 3 days .

17. Widows in India • In India being a widow is very hard, they are discriminated because they’re “mid dead”, They have the option to choose one of these : kill themselves, marry the husband younger brother or live in ashrams in hard conditions. If they choose being in the ashram they need to follow some traditions: they can’t wear colorful clothes, they have an strict diet, they need to be bold, ETC.

18. Death in India Death traditions in India are different depending on their religion. There are some religions that believe in reincarnation like Buddhists, Hinduisths, (others) they throw the dead body to the river with some offrends and they pray to Brahma for the next live, other way is throwing them to the fire.

19. Apendix • In the novel WATER, Mohandas Gandhi influence the people thinking that the lower social status people are equal to the other people like were he say: ” The untouchables are children of God.” • Narayan thought the same way as Gandhi; he didn’t care that Kalyani was a widow, and he also helped Chuyia to get out of the Ashram.

20. Conclusions • Through the presentation we learn many important things about India, like important rivers, mountains, winds, etc… • We learn more about the Novel, with the story board, the characters social status. • What did Chuyia suffer for being a young widow in an Ashram. • Interesting things about the cities traditions, festivals, marriages, etc… • We learn how people can relate their traditions with the body and how they use it to show their costumes.