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Indians Culture Biography
Over 80 percent of Indians are Hindu, but there are significant minorities. Muslims number about 110 million and there are over 20 million Christians, 18 million Sikhs, 6 million Buddhists and a number of other religious groups. The Indian religious and social life is driven by the caste system. While the same has undergone substantial charges since Independence, especially in towns and cities, but most people in India are still clearly identified as a member of a particular caste group. Indian religion is characterized by use of symbols and icons for worship. The chanting of hymns and celebration of the festivals with lot of fanfare is worth a tourist's view for a completely delightful experience.
Hinduism
It has always been easier to define Hinduism by what it is not than by what it is. The name, ‘Hindu’ name was given by foreigners to the people of the subcontinent who did not profess the other major faiths, such as Muslims or Christians. The beliefs and practices of modern Hinduism began to take shape in the centuries on either side of the birth of Christ. But while some aspects of modern Hinduism can be traced back more than 2,000 years before that, other features are recent.
The four holy abodes for Hindus, where usually "Sanyas" is attained are well visited by all-
Badrinath - A ice Shiva Linga in the Himalayas
Puri - the incarnation of Lord Krishna in Orissa
Ramesvaram - the southern tip of India
Dwarka - the birth place of Lord Krishna in Gujarat
Buddhism
India was the home of Buddhism, which had its roots in the early Hinduism, or Brahmanism, of its time. Today it is practiced only on the margins of the subcontinent from Ladakh, Nepal and Bhutan in the north to Sri Lanka in the south. Although there are approximately 5 million Buddhists in India, most are very recent converts. The last adherents of the early schools of Buddhism have been killed or converted by the Muslim invaders of the 13th century.
India has sites of great significance for Buddhists around the world. Some say that the Buddha himself spoke of the four places his followers should visit. Lumbini, the Buddha’s birthplace, is in the Nepali foothills, near the present border with India. Bodh Gaya is about 80 kilometres south of the modern Indian city of Patna, where he attained what his ‘supreme enlightenment'. The deer park at Sarnath, where he preached his first sermon and set in motion the Wheel of the Law, is just outside Varanasi. While Kushinagar, where he died at the age of 80, is 50 kilometres east of Gorakhpur.
Jainism
Like Buddhism, Jainism started as a reform movement of the Brahmanic religious beliefs of the sixth century BC. Its founder was a widely revered saint and ascetic, Vardhamma, who became known as Mahavir - great hero'. Mahavir was born in the same border region of India and Nepal as the Buddha, just 50 kilometres north of modern Patna, probably in 599 BC. Thus he was about 35 years older than the Buddha. His family, also royal, was followers of an ascetic saint, Parsvanatha, who according to Jain tradition had lived 200 years previously.
The 18 metres high free-standing statue of Gommateshvara at Sravana Belgola near Mysore (built about 983 AD) is just one outstanding example of the contribution of Jain art to India's heritage.
Sikhism
Guru Nanak, the founder of the religion was born just west of Lahore and grew up in what is now the Pakistani town of Sultanpur. His followers, the Sikhs, (derived from the Sanskrit word for 'disciples') form perhaps one of India's most recognizable groups. Beards and turbans give them a very distinctive presence and although they represent less than two percent of the population they are both politically and economically significant. The Sikhism, was propagated through the ten gurus and the code of conduct laid down by them. The famous shrines of Sikhs are Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib in Punjab, Paonta Sahib in UP, Hazoor Sahib in Maharashtra and Manikaran Sahib in the Valley of flowers.
The term culture refers to a state of intellectual development or manners. The social and political forces that influence the growth of a human being is defined as culture.
Indian culture is rich and diverse and as a result unique in its very own way. Our manners, way of communicating with one another, etc are one of the important components of our culture. Even though we have accepted modern means of living, improved our lifestyle, our values and beliefs still remain unchanged. A person can change his way of clothing, way of eating and living but the rich values in a person always remains unchanged because they are deeply rooted within our hearts, mind, body and soul which we receive from our culture.
Indian culture treats guests as god and serves them and takes care of them as if they are a part and parcel of the family itself. Even though we don’t have anything to eat, the guests are never left hungry and are always looked after by the members of the family. Elders and the respect for elders is a major component in Indian culture. Elders are the driving force for any family and hence the love and respect for elders comes from within and is not artificial. An individual takes blessings from his elders by touching their feet. Elders drill and pass on the Indian culture within us as we grow.
“Respect one another” is another lesson that is taught from the books of Indian culture. All people are alike and respecting one another is ones duty. In foreign countries the relation between the boss and the employee is like a master and slave and is purely monetary whereas in Indian culture the relation between the boss and the employee is more like homely relations unlike foreign countries.
Helpful nature is another striking feature in our Indian culture. Right from our early days of childhood we are taught to help one another in need of help and distress. If not monetary then at least in kind or non-monetary ways. Indian culture tells us to multiply and distribute joy and happiness and share sadness and pain. It tells us that by all this we can develop co-operation and better living amongst ourselves and subsequently make this world a better place to live in.
Even though India is a country of various religions and caste our culture tells us just one thing 'phir bhi dil hai Hindustani '.
The History of India's culture: Ancient civilization in India reveals marvelous facts about our heritage. It is a eye opener as to how kingdoms ruled and how people went about life in a logical way. Though medieval, it is actually amazing to find how people transacted and went about building dams and tended to the chief occupation which was agriculture. Dance and rituals were always a part of Indian culture and this was the chief mode of entertainment.
Indian culture is also about respecting elders, honoring heroes and cherishing love. It is a land of aspirations, achievements and self reliance. Indian culture has a very high level of tolerance and hence the advent of so many external cultures was not restricted. Adaptation to any culture or embracing a religion was always the democratic culture. Indian history is about war heroes during Indus valley civilization and the initial time when currency was coined. Indian history talks a lot about self reliance especially in terms of food and agricultural produce. This was the great effort put in by the farmers and support received through irrigation. The modern agriculture also shows a lot of indigenous methods of preserving the produce. The Chola dynasty, the great King Emperor Ashoka and the secular era of Emperor Akbar will always be green in our memory. Several books are written on the rich Indian culture wherein the saints preserved the Vedas and scriptures.
There are shlokas and mantras i.e. chants that can evoke positive energy and revoke enthusiasm in life. The rich culture of yoga as a part of life and the goodness of ayurveda has now got an universal lifestyle approach. Our roots are strong and despite the westernization and access to technology, the distinct Indianness is still maintained whilst celebrating Diwali or observing the Shravan fast. This is also believed to be a land of Lord Rama which is Ayodhya or the birthplace of Sri Krishna is considered as Mathura. The birth of Sikh religion and the reverence felt by all Indians is still intact. Indians are extremely secular and especially in the metros there is seamless blending of Indians during Xmas and Id.
Writers
India has produced several great writers who have influenced a whole generation and continue to inspire the coming generations by their writings. Their works vividly portray the picture of Indian society and subtly bring out the ills it. Indian writers have played a progressive part in the reform of Indian society. Here is a brief profile of Famous Indian writers.
Indian Singers
Playback singers enjoy great stardom in our country. They earn lot of fame and fortune and are given a very high status in the Indian society. A playback singer is admired for his / her wonderful voice quality. There are many people who have tried their luck in playback singing, but not all have succeeded in reaching heights. Lot of effort goes in establishing a career in playback singing, thus it is not everyone's cup of tea.
In the contemporary times, the demand for good playback singers is on a rise and those who have the caliber and versatility are widely appreciated. Among the well known names in playback singing, we have Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Alisha Chinnoy and many more. The beautiful and melodious voice of these playback singers is so captivating and mesmerizing that it will soothe your nerves and relax your completely. To know about the famous playback singers of India, read on…
Scientists
Indian scientists have played a stellar role in the development of India. In the short span of its post-independence history India has achieved several great scientific achievements. Indian scientists have proved their mettle in the face of international sanctions and have made India one of the scientific powerhouses of the world. Here is a brief profile of famous Indian scientists.
Painters
India have produced several great painters who have influenced the world through their sensitivities. Paintings of some of the Indian painters such as M.F. Husain and Tyeb Mehta have fetched astronomical sums at international auctions. This proves the popularity of Indian painters across the world. Here is a brief profile of famous Indian painters.
Indians Culture Biography
Over 80 percent of Indians are Hindu, but there are significant minorities. Muslims number about 110 million and there are over 20 million Christians, 18 million Sikhs, 6 million Buddhists and a number of other religious groups. The Indian religious and social life is driven by the caste system. While the same has undergone substantial charges since Independence, especially in towns and cities, but most people in India are still clearly identified as a member of a particular caste group. Indian religion is characterized by use of symbols and icons for worship. The chanting of hymns and celebration of the festivals with lot of fanfare is worth a tourist's view for a completely delightful experience.
Hinduism
It has always been easier to define Hinduism by what it is not than by what it is. The name, ‘Hindu’ name was given by foreigners to the people of the subcontinent who did not profess the other major faiths, such as Muslims or Christians. The beliefs and practices of modern Hinduism began to take shape in the centuries on either side of the birth of Christ. But while some aspects of modern Hinduism can be traced back more than 2,000 years before that, other features are recent.
The four holy abodes for Hindus, where usually "Sanyas" is attained are well visited by all-
Badrinath - A ice Shiva Linga in the Himalayas
Puri - the incarnation of Lord Krishna in Orissa
Ramesvaram - the southern tip of India
Dwarka - the birth place of Lord Krishna in Gujarat
Buddhism
India was the home of Buddhism, which had its roots in the early Hinduism, or Brahmanism, of its time. Today it is practiced only on the margins of the subcontinent from Ladakh, Nepal and Bhutan in the north to Sri Lanka in the south. Although there are approximately 5 million Buddhists in India, most are very recent converts. The last adherents of the early schools of Buddhism have been killed or converted by the Muslim invaders of the 13th century.
India has sites of great significance for Buddhists around the world. Some say that the Buddha himself spoke of the four places his followers should visit. Lumbini, the Buddha’s birthplace, is in the Nepali foothills, near the present border with India. Bodh Gaya is about 80 kilometres south of the modern Indian city of Patna, where he attained what his ‘supreme enlightenment'. The deer park at Sarnath, where he preached his first sermon and set in motion the Wheel of the Law, is just outside Varanasi. While Kushinagar, where he died at the age of 80, is 50 kilometres east of Gorakhpur.
Jainism
Like Buddhism, Jainism started as a reform movement of the Brahmanic religious beliefs of the sixth century BC. Its founder was a widely revered saint and ascetic, Vardhamma, who became known as Mahavir - great hero'. Mahavir was born in the same border region of India and Nepal as the Buddha, just 50 kilometres north of modern Patna, probably in 599 BC. Thus he was about 35 years older than the Buddha. His family, also royal, was followers of an ascetic saint, Parsvanatha, who according to Jain tradition had lived 200 years previously.
The 18 metres high free-standing statue of Gommateshvara at Sravana Belgola near Mysore (built about 983 AD) is just one outstanding example of the contribution of Jain art to India's heritage.
Sikhism
Guru Nanak, the founder of the religion was born just west of Lahore and grew up in what is now the Pakistani town of Sultanpur. His followers, the Sikhs, (derived from the Sanskrit word for 'disciples') form perhaps one of India's most recognizable groups. Beards and turbans give them a very distinctive presence and although they represent less than two percent of the population they are both politically and economically significant. The Sikhism, was propagated through the ten gurus and the code of conduct laid down by them. The famous shrines of Sikhs are Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib in Punjab, Paonta Sahib in UP, Hazoor Sahib in Maharashtra and Manikaran Sahib in the Valley of flowers.
The term culture refers to a state of intellectual development or manners. The social and political forces that influence the growth of a human being is defined as culture.
Indian culture is rich and diverse and as a result unique in its very own way. Our manners, way of communicating with one another, etc are one of the important components of our culture. Even though we have accepted modern means of living, improved our lifestyle, our values and beliefs still remain unchanged. A person can change his way of clothing, way of eating and living but the rich values in a person always remains unchanged because they are deeply rooted within our hearts, mind, body and soul which we receive from our culture.
Indian culture treats guests as god and serves them and takes care of them as if they are a part and parcel of the family itself. Even though we don’t have anything to eat, the guests are never left hungry and are always looked after by the members of the family. Elders and the respect for elders is a major component in Indian culture. Elders are the driving force for any family and hence the love and respect for elders comes from within and is not artificial. An individual takes blessings from his elders by touching their feet. Elders drill and pass on the Indian culture within us as we grow.
“Respect one another” is another lesson that is taught from the books of Indian culture. All people are alike and respecting one another is ones duty. In foreign countries the relation between the boss and the employee is like a master and slave and is purely monetary whereas in Indian culture the relation between the boss and the employee is more like homely relations unlike foreign countries.
Helpful nature is another striking feature in our Indian culture. Right from our early days of childhood we are taught to help one another in need of help and distress. If not monetary then at least in kind or non-monetary ways. Indian culture tells us to multiply and distribute joy and happiness and share sadness and pain. It tells us that by all this we can develop co-operation and better living amongst ourselves and subsequently make this world a better place to live in.
Even though India is a country of various religions and caste our culture tells us just one thing 'phir bhi dil hai Hindustani '.
The History of India's culture: Ancient civilization in India reveals marvelous facts about our heritage. It is a eye opener as to how kingdoms ruled and how people went about life in a logical way. Though medieval, it is actually amazing to find how people transacted and went about building dams and tended to the chief occupation which was agriculture. Dance and rituals were always a part of Indian culture and this was the chief mode of entertainment.
Indian culture is also about respecting elders, honoring heroes and cherishing love. It is a land of aspirations, achievements and self reliance. Indian culture has a very high level of tolerance and hence the advent of so many external cultures was not restricted. Adaptation to any culture or embracing a religion was always the democratic culture. Indian history is about war heroes during Indus valley civilization and the initial time when currency was coined. Indian history talks a lot about self reliance especially in terms of food and agricultural produce. This was the great effort put in by the farmers and support received through irrigation. The modern agriculture also shows a lot of indigenous methods of preserving the produce. The Chola dynasty, the great King Emperor Ashoka and the secular era of Emperor Akbar will always be green in our memory. Several books are written on the rich Indian culture wherein the saints preserved the Vedas and scriptures.
There are shlokas and mantras i.e. chants that can evoke positive energy and revoke enthusiasm in life. The rich culture of yoga as a part of life and the goodness of ayurveda has now got an universal lifestyle approach. Our roots are strong and despite the westernization and access to technology, the distinct Indianness is still maintained whilst celebrating Diwali or observing the Shravan fast. This is also believed to be a land of Lord Rama which is Ayodhya or the birthplace of Sri Krishna is considered as Mathura. The birth of Sikh religion and the reverence felt by all Indians is still intact. Indians are extremely secular and especially in the metros there is seamless blending of Indians during Xmas and Id.
Writers
India has produced several great writers who have influenced a whole generation and continue to inspire the coming generations by their writings. Their works vividly portray the picture of Indian society and subtly bring out the ills it. Indian writers have played a progressive part in the reform of Indian society. Here is a brief profile of Famous Indian writers.
Indian Singers
Playback singers enjoy great stardom in our country. They earn lot of fame and fortune and are given a very high status in the Indian society. A playback singer is admired for his / her wonderful voice quality. There are many people who have tried their luck in playback singing, but not all have succeeded in reaching heights. Lot of effort goes in establishing a career in playback singing, thus it is not everyone's cup of tea.
In the contemporary times, the demand for good playback singers is on a rise and those who have the caliber and versatility are widely appreciated. Among the well known names in playback singing, we have Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Alisha Chinnoy and many more. The beautiful and melodious voice of these playback singers is so captivating and mesmerizing that it will soothe your nerves and relax your completely. To know about the famous playback singers of India, read on…
Scientists
Indian scientists have played a stellar role in the development of India. In the short span of its post-independence history India has achieved several great scientific achievements. Indian scientists have proved their mettle in the face of international sanctions and have made India one of the scientific powerhouses of the world. Here is a brief profile of famous Indian scientists.
Painters
India have produced several great painters who have influenced the world through their sensitivities. Paintings of some of the Indian painters such as M.F. Husain and Tyeb Mehta have fetched astronomical sums at international auctions. This proves the popularity of Indian painters across the world. Here is a brief profile of famous Indian painters.
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