Literary Arts Magazine Spring 2014 | Page 43

O The TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY C ulture of India CSS I COMPUTER SUPPORT SPECIALIST CAREER TRAINING ndia upholds a very rich and diverse culture the way of life people are referred in language, religion, dance, music, art, culture, food and customs differs from place to place within the country itself and is often labeled as an amalgamation of several financial resources to prepare for celebrations with festive cultures being influenced by the history which has had profound occasions that involve family and friends. These extensive rituals include dining and dance, customs, decorations, impact across the world with its various content. and colors depending on the religion of the bride and the eligion: It is one of the most religiously diverse nations in groom. the world with deep religious societies and culture. Which estivals depend on the various religions people religion still plays a central and definitive important role celebrate accordingly due to their multi-cultural in the roles of many of its people each with their unique views and multi-religious society celebrates holidays and and same motives to enjoy peace and harmony. Some of the main practiced religions are Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, festivals. Food plays an integral part of every human Islam, Christianity, Zoroastrianism, and Judaism. The perception culture. It is as diverse as India. A lot of attention is paid of Indian cultural diversity has inspired many from traditional to to plan and cook a meal. Diversity of Indian cooking is modern. The patriarch often resolves family issues and the issues in characterized and known for love of spices and food which India with women empowerment are similar to that elsewhere in varies from region to region by different use of spices, herbs the world. It has effect from colonialism over centuries and current and a wide assortment of recipes and cooking technique from the North, South, East and West parts of India. western culture both collaterally and dialectically. R F S ports: Hockey, football, cricket, chess, etc are apart from many sports. Martial arts include performing amily structures and marriage: India has had a prevailing yoga to retain mental focus and calm. Costume: tradition of the joint family system all live together. The traditional costumes of every woman of Indian is modesty oldest member is the head of the joint family system. He to cover not to show skin with a material like drape called makes all the important rules, and the rest of the family abides by sari and blouse. For men a long piece of cloth called lunges him. But it is slowly declining with the urbanization and economic that cover his waist to feet and shirt. But modernization and development to witness a break up of traditional joint families to depending upon region to religion people dress accordingly more nuclear family due to trending in other parts of the world. from tradition to modern styles. Overall Indian culture But join Ё