Complete Name of Student
INDIA
Language
No official language—it is a misconception that majority of Indians speak Hindi.
59 percent of Indian population speak something other than Hindi, including Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, and Urdu (Lipner, 1994).
Religion
It is where Hinduism and Buddhism originated.
84 percent of the Indian population practice Hinduism
The leading sects of Hinduism are the Shakteya, Vaishnava, Smarta, and Shaiva
Food
Indian cuisine is influenced by many other countries.
It is well-known for the large variety of dishes and its wide use of herbs and spices.
The staples of Indian cuisine include wheat, Basmati rice, as well as pulses with chana
Curries and spices are the most used condiments in Indian cooking
Customs and celebrations
India celebrates Republic Day (January 26)
Independence Day (August 15)
Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday (October 2)
Diwali festival is the largest and most important holiday in Indian culture.
Architecture and art
India takes pride for its well-known architecture Taj Mahal which was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan
India is also known for its film industry commonly known as ‘Bollywood’
Indian dance, music, and theatre have played significant role in the country’s culture
The major classical dance traditions are extracted from mythology and literature that has rigid presentation rules
Clothing
Indian clothing is usually characterized by the colorful saris majority of the country’s women wear
Dhoti, which is an unstitched piece of cloth tied around the waist and legs, is the traditional clothing for Indian men
Kurta is also worn by men which is a loose, knee-length shirt. This is particularly common during the earlier years.
Reference
Lipner, J. (1994). Hindus: Their religious beliefs and practices. East Sussex, UK: Psychology
Press.
