Indian culture

SOUTH INDIAN CULTURE The Republic of India carries an honourable position, owing to the large area it occupies in the Asian continent. But, that is not all, as the country boasts over the immense population it houses which in turn has given rise to a tremendous variety in the forms of culture. India displays different forms of dance, music, food, traditions and art forms specific to the different regions of the north, south, east and west of India. Of these, South India contributes an important part to the Indian culture. South India is made up of five states, them being, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Telangana and it successfully integrates the cultures of these states to create an overall characteristic of Southern India while incorporating the individual differences displayed by each state. Traditional clothing in South India includes the unstitched garment that is draped around the waist and shoulder called the sari that is typically worn by the w

The states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya pradesh and Rajasthan are culturally varied and distinct. India’s royal heritage lies west, blended around the desolate sands of the princely states. Roosting around the lap of Western Ghats, its feet are washed through the pristine waters of the Arabian Sea. Having a malleable line of swaying palm-fringed beaches that extends in the warm sands of Gujarat towards the warm hearts of Goa, the western part can be an unsurpassable charisma for every tourist. Culture in West India has relatively high standards of just living, although the city of Bombay suffers from extreme overcrowding because of immigration from across the country and Bollywood about this land. MAHARASHTRA Overview -About 79% of Maharashtrians are Hindu, and there are significant Muslim, Christian and Buddhist minorities. The Maharashtrian culture consists of people from all a vast majority of religions. Due to it being huge areawise, many sub-r

INDIAN TRIBAL CULTURE - The Major Tribes of India Indigenously known as the Adivasis , the tribal population of India constitute about 8.6% of the Indian population, comprising of 104 million people.   The various tribes of India are characterised by their distinct customs, beliefs, traditions that are particular to their community and their perfectly harmonious living with nature. These tribal societies are prominent in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, West Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and some north eastern states. Some of the major tribal groups in India include Gonds, Santhals, Khasis, Angamis, Bhils, Bhutias and Great Andamanese and many more.  The Gonds are a nomadic tribe that are one of the most famous tribes in India, primarily located in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, eastern Maharashtra, northern Andhra Pradesh and western Orissa. Gonds also form the largest tribal group in cent

CULTURE OF NORTH EASTERN INDIA-ARUNACHAL PRADESH                        Hidden in the north eastern region of India, Arunachal Pradesh is a land of capitivating scenery, majestic Himalayan backdrop, abundant greenery, soaring waterfalls and pictorial lakes. Apart from this splendid natural beauty, Arunachal Pradesh is also known for rich cultural heritage. RELIGIONS:                    Arunachal Pradesh truly has a distinctive culture as it is comprised of 26 different tribes including various sub tribes. Mostly, the residents of Arunachal Pradesh follow their indigenous religions which are highly inclined towards nature. However, around 30% of the population of this state practice Christianity.  Arunachal Pradesh also has a strong presence of Buddhism.  LANGUAGES:                    More than 50 dialects of Tibeto-Burman language can be observed here. Dafla, Adi Gallong, Mishri, Nocte, Monpa, Aka etc., have been developed by the tribes living there. The la

CULTURE IN EAST INDIA : WEST BENGAL India is a home of diverse cultures . Culture in India is something really fascinating. There are so many distinct and unique forms of culture in the Indian subcontinent. Of these, culture in the Eastern part of India is highly adorable and distinctive. The culture of eastern India is called the "UNEXPLORED PARADISE". Eastern India comprises of the Indian states West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Chattishgarh, Bihar  and the union territory Andaman and Nicobar islands.  West Bengal is a dome of culture. People in the state follow their culture strictly even in this trending era of modernisation. West Bengal has its root in the Bengali music, arts , literature, drama and cinema. Kolkata is referred to as the CULTURAL CAPITAL OF INDIA. The Bengali language boasts a rich literary heritage, shared with neighbouring Bangladesh. West Bengal has a long tradition in folk literature. Among other types of theater, West Bengal has a tradition of fo