India is a boiling pot of flavours from all around the world. This is because of the invasions that our country has succumbed to from time immemorial. The Aryans, the Guptas, The Mughals, The Marathas, The Dutch, French and ultimately The English have left lasting imprints on the soil of the country.
So India’s culture today is a mix of what has happened during the princely times, the Raj and the motley of the contemporary world. The society is formed on what have been the perceptions and what the modern world requires. But Indian cultures are rooted deeply within religion. An individual acts or reacts based on what has been his upbringing that is indirectly affected by his religion.
Cultures and foods of India is directly related. The culture of a person determines how he sits, talks, walks and what he eats. For instance in the south, a meal is incomplete without rice. And 90% of every dish contains coconut. On the other hand, in the north wheat flour products are mandatory in every dish. So be it in the form of puris or parathas, hail the wheat flour. This is because that particular resource grows in their very backyard. So access is simple. This enhances the product usage and adds to the culture nimbus.
Respect elders, talk in a low tone, be god fearing and work hard are a few of the characters parents teach irrespective of where you live in India. In adulthood creativity is encouraged and individuals take up various arts and crafts that reflect the culture of the country. Even the festivities and rituals are so meticulously celebrated that one can see it has been handed down from generations keeping the culture alive.
Infact the distinct culture of India has attracted people from around the world. No doubt tourism has been escalating year after year. This is because India is rich in heritage and culture and has opened its arms wide open for countries outside to embrace.
So India’s culture today is a mix of what has happened during the princely times, the Raj and the motley of the contemporary world. The society is formed on what have been the perceptions and what the modern world requires. But Indian cultures are rooted deeply within religion. An individual acts or reacts based on what has been his upbringing that is indirectly affected by his religion.
Cultures and foods of India is directly related. The culture of a person determines how he sits, talks, walks and what he eats. For instance in the south, a meal is incomplete without rice. And 90% of every dish contains coconut. On the other hand, in the north wheat flour products are mandatory in every dish. So be it in the form of puris or parathas, hail the wheat flour. This is because that particular resource grows in their very backyard. So access is simple. This enhances the product usage and adds to the culture nimbus.
Respect elders, talk in a low tone, be god fearing and work hard are a few of the characters parents teach irrespective of where you live in India. In adulthood creativity is encouraged and individuals take up various arts and crafts that reflect the culture of the country. Even the festivities and rituals are so meticulously celebrated that one can see it has been handed down from generations keeping the culture alive.
Infact the distinct culture of India has attracted people from around the world. No doubt tourism has been escalating year after year. This is because India is rich in heritage and culture and has opened its arms wide open for countries outside to embrace.
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